Cell Parts Flashcards
1
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Nucleus
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The control centre of the cell, controls activity and growth
2
Q
Chromosomes
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Threadlike structure of nucleic acids and proteins
3
Q
Cell Wall
A
Layer outside the membrane, the structure of a cell
4
Q
Cell Membrane
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Surrounds Cytoplasm, acts as a filter
5
Q
Cytoplasm
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Material within a cell, allows organelles to move around
6
Q
Vacuole
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Enclosed compartments that hold harmful waste
7
Q
Chloroplasts
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Conducts photosynthesis
8
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Mitochondria
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Powerhouse of the cell, provides energy
9
Q
Ribosomes
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Creates protein
10
Q
ER
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Assembled and packages proteins, this is called translation
11
Q
Cilia/Flagella
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Moves substances around the cell
12
Q
Lysosomes
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Removes waste, digests
13
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Golgi Apparatus
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Receives proteins from rough Er
