Plant vs. Animal Cell Flashcards

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1
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Specialized structure that performs various functions in the cell

A

Organelle

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2
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Control Center

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Nucleus

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3
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Stores nutrients and gives support

A

Vacuole

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4
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Powerhouse of the cell; produces energy

A

Mitochondria

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5
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Uses sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to make food by photosynthesis

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Chloroplast

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6
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Modifies and packages proteins and carbohydrates into membrane-bound vesicles for export

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Golgi Complex

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7
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A rigid structure that surrounds the cell membrane

A

Cell Wall

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8
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The membrane that protects the cell

A

Cell Membrane

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9
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Breaks down worn-out or damaged organelles, waste materials, and foreign invaders

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Lysosome

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10
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Makes proteins

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Ribosomes

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11
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Synthesizes and packages proteins, and transports materials through the cell

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Rough ER

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12
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It synthesizes lipids that will be exported by the cell; detoxifies poisons, alcohol, and drugs

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Smooth ER

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