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Science Organelle Flashcards

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Cell membrane

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Determines what goes in/out of cell. Protects and supports cell

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Cytoplasm

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supports and protects organelles. Contains some nutrients for cell

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Nucleus

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Directs cell activities

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Ribosomes

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Makes protein

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Mitocondria

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“powerhouse” of cell. Produces ATP energy from sugar and oxygen through chemical reactions

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Chloroplast

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Photosynthesis uses sunlight to make sugar for plant

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Golgi Body

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Move materials within cell and out of the cell in a small sac. packages proteins and lipids

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Endoplasmic Reticulum

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Transports proteins and breaks down drugs in cell. (rough has ribosomes, smooth does not)

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Lysosome

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Digest excess or worn out organelles, food particles, and engulfed viruses or bacteria. “Disposal” of the cell

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Vacuole

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Helps plants maintain shape. Storage, digestion and waste removal.

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Cell wall

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Supports and protects cell

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