Topic 2.1 (membrane-bound organelles) Flashcards
1
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What is the function of the nucleus?
A
It stores DNA
2
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What is the function of the nuclear membrane?
A
Separates nucleus from cytoplasm
3
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What is the function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?
A
Provides a large SA for ribosomes to protein synthesise
4
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What is the function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
A
Site of carbohydrate and lipid synthesis
5
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What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?
A
They receive protein from RER at the cis face, process, modify, and then transport proteins out of the trans face in secretory vesicles
6
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What is the function of the mitochondria?
A
Site of aerobic respiration where ATP is made
7
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What is the function of chloroplasts?
A
The site of photosynthesis in plant and algae cells