plant Flashcards
1
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Organelle
A
The specialized structure that performs various functions in the cell
2
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Nucleus
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Control center
3
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Vacuole
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Stores nutrients and gives support.
4
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Mitochondria
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Powerhouse of the cell: produces energy.
5
Q
Chloroplast
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Uses sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to make food by photosynthesis.
6
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cell-wall
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A rigid structure that surrounds the cell membrane
7
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cell membrane
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the membrane that protects the cell
8
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lysosome
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breaks down worn-out or damaged organelles, waste material, and
9
Q
ribosomes
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makes protein
10
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rough er
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synthesizes and packages proteins, and transports materials through the cell.
11
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j
A
n
12
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smooth Er
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it synthesizes lipids that cell detoxifies poisons alcohol, and drugs
