Cell Structure Flashcards

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1
Q

control center of the cell

A

nucleus

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2
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brain of the cell

A

nucleolus

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3
Q

packaging and modification of protein

A

golgi apparatus

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4
Q

food storage of the cell

A

vacuoles

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5
Q

folded membrane organelles

A

endoplasmic reticulum ER

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6
Q

little organs

A

organelles

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7
Q

has millions of ribosomes

A

rough endoplasmic reticulum

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8
Q

site of protein synthesis

A

rough endoplasmic reticulum

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9
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no ribosomes attached

A

smooth endoplasmic reticulum

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10
Q

synthesis of hormones and lipid

A

smooth endoplasmic reticulum

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11
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powerhouse of the cell

A

mitochondrion

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12
Q

garbage collector

breaks down component that the cell doesn’t need

A

lysosome

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13
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gel-like substance

fills the spaces inside the cell to help retain its form

A

cytoplasm

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14
Q
  • also known as plasma membrane
  • holds the cell together
  • thin outer covering
A

cell membrane

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15
Q

smallest living units of an organism

A

cells

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16
Q

most basic unit of life

A

cell

17
Q

cell’s genetic material

A

DNA

18
Q

where ribosomes are made

A

nucleolus

19
Q

attach to the endoplasmic reticulum

A

ribosomes

20
Q

membrane passageway for transporting materials such as the protein synthesized by ribosomes

A

endoplasmic reticulum

21
Q

cell maintain its shape through this

A

cytoskeleton

22
Q

making proteins

A

synthesizing

23
Q

thin hollow tubes

A

microtubules

24
Q

capture sunlight for energy

A

photo autotrophic

25
Q

where photosynthesis happen

A

chloroplast

26
Q

green pigment

A

chlorophyll

27
Q

support and protects the plant cell

A

cell wall

28
Q

hair like structure that can move in waves

A

cilia

29
Q

whip like structure that allow cells to move

A

flagella

30
Q

little tail that can help a cell move or propel itself

A

flagellum