Cell Biology Flashcards

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Nucleus

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The control center of the cell, containing genetic material (DNA).

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Nucleolus

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A structure within the nucleus that produces ribosomes.

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Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)

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A network of membranes involved in protein and lipid synthesis; rough ER has ribosomes, smooth ER does not.

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Ribosome

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A molecular machine that synthesizes proteins.

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Lysosome

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An organelle containing digestive enzymes to break down waste.

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Cytoskeleton

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A network of protein filaments that maintain cell shape and aid in movement.

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Cell Membrane

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A phospholipid bilayer that regulates what enters and exits the cell.

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Golgi Body

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An organelle that modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids.

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Vesicle

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A small membrane-bound sac that transports and stores substances within a cell.

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Mitochondria

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The site of cellular respiration, producing energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.