Eukaryotic Animal Cell - Slides 35-49

Front

What is the control center of the cell?

Back

Nucleus

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What is the role of vesicles in a cell?

Back

To transport materials within the cell.

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What is the function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?

Back

It modifies and shapes newly made proteins.

Front

What do ribosomes do in a cell?

Back

They synthesize proteins.

Front

What is chromatin?

Back

Threadlike DNA when the cell is not dividing.

Front

What are chromosomes?

Back

Condensed DNA during cell division.

Front

What is the function of mitochondria?

Back

To produce energy for the cell.

Front

What is the role of the Golgi apparatus?

Back

To modify, sort, and package proteins and lipids.

Front

What is the function of lysosomes?

Back

To digest and break down waste materials and cellular debris.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

Back

To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.