Cell Biology Flashcards

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What is an organelle?

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A small structure inside a cell that performs a specific function.

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Cell membrane function?

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Controls what enters/leaves the cell.

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Cell wall function?

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Rigid support (plants only).

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Cytoplasm function?

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Jelly-like fluid; holds organelles; transports materials.

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Mitochondria function?

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Makes energy (cellular respiration).

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Chloroplasts function?

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Photosynthesis (plants only).

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Ribosomes function?

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Make proteins.

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Endoplasmic reticulum function?

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Transports materials; makes fats + proteins.

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Vesicles function?

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Move materials around the cell.

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Golgi body function?

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Packages, modifies, and ships proteins.