plant and animal cells vocab Flashcards
1
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Nucleus
A
control center
2
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vacuole
A
Stores nutrients and gives support.
3
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mitochondria
A
Powerhouse of the cell; produces energy
4
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chloroplast
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Uses sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to make food by photosynthesis
5
Q
golgi complex
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Modifies and packages proteins and carbohydrates into membrane-bound vesicles for export
6
Q
cell wall
A
A rigid structure that surrounds the cell membrane
7
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cell membrane
A
The membrane that protects the cell
8
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lysosome
A
Breaks down worn-out or damaged organelles, waste materials, and foreign invaders
9
Q
ribosomes
A
make protein
10
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rough ER
A
Synthesizes and packages proteins, and transports materials through the cell
11
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smooth ER
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It synthesises lipids that will be exported by the cell; detoxifies poisons, alcohol, and drugs
