Plant vs Animal Cell Flashcards
1
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Organelle
A
A specialized structure that performs various functions in the cell
2
Q
Nucleus
A
Control Center
3
Q
Vacuole
A
Stores nutrients and gives support
4
Q
Mitochondria
A
Power house of the Cell
5
Q
Chloroplast
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Uses sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to make food with photosynthesis
6
Q
Golgi Complex
A
Modifies and packages proteins and carbohydrates into membrane-bound vesicles for export
7
Q
Cell Membrane
A
The membrane that protects the cell
8
Q
Lysosome
A
Breaks down worn-out or damaged organelles, waste materials, and foreign
9
Q
Ribosomes
A
Makes proteins
10
Q
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 synthesizes lipids that will be exported by the cell;detoxifies positions, alcohol, and drugs
