Study Guide A+P Exam CH 3 Flashcards
1
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Nucleus
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Contains DNA; site of transcription.
2
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Nucleolus
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Produces ribosomal RNA.
3
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Rough ER
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Synthesis of proteins; studded with ribosomes.
4
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Smooth ER
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Lipid synthesis; detoxification.
5
Q
Lysosomes
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Digestion of waste materials.
6
Q
Peroxisomes
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Breakdown of fatty acids; detoxification
7
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Mitochondria
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ATP production; powerhouse of the cell.
8
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ATP production; powerhouse of the cell.
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Modifies and packages proteins.
9
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Ribosomes
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Protein synthesis (free vs. bound).
10
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Endomembrane System (Components)
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Rough ER, smooth ER, Golgi apparatus, lysosomes, vesicles; not mitochondria or peroxisomes.
11
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Purpose of Membrane-Bound Organelles
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Compartmentalization of cellular functions, regulation of metabolic processes, efficient transport and processing of molecules.
