Structure And Function Flashcards
1
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Cytoplasm
A
Fluid like substance
In cell membrane, outside nuclear membrane
Contains all organelles
2
Q
Golgi-complex
A
Transports macro-molecules eg hormones
3
Q
Nuclear membrane
A
Keeps DNA in the nucleus
Protects from other organelles in cytoplasm
4
Q
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
A
Storage cell for lipids and steroids
5
Q
Rough Ednoplasmic Reticulum
A
Transports and breaks down waste
Acts as highway
Has ribosomes
6
Q
Ribosomes
A
Makes proteins from amino acids
7
Q
Chromosomes
A
Carry chemical recipes for living structures (genes)
8
Q
DNA
A
Contains genetic instructions for development and function of all living things
blueprint of life
Long term storage of information
9
Q
RNA
A
Performs protein synthesis
mRNA
tRNA
rRNA
10
Q
Cell membrane
A
Border around cell
Selectively allows nutrients to enter and exit cell
