Topic 2.1 (membrane-bound organelles) Flashcards

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What is the function of the nucleus?

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It stores DNA

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What is the function of the nuclear membrane?

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Separates nucleus from cytoplasm

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What is the function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?

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Provides a large SA for ribosomes to protein synthesise

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What is the function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

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Site of carbohydrate and lipid synthesis

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What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

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They receive protein from RER at the cis face, process, modify, and then transport proteins out of the trans face in secretory vesicles

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What is the function of the mitochondria?

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Site of aerobic respiration where ATP is made

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What is the function of chloroplasts?

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The site of photosynthesis in plant and algae cells

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