A1 Cells Flashcards

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Function of mitochondria

A

Aerobic respiration
OR
Release energy
OR
Produce ATP

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2
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Function of Golgi body

A

Modifies protein

eg adds carbohydrate to protein to make a glycoprotein

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3
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Function of a ribosome

A

Translation

Protein synthesis

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4
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Function of rough endoplasmic reticulum

A

Make and transport proteins around the cell

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5
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Function of smooth endoplasmic reticulum

A

Make and transport lipids and steroids around the cell

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Function of the nucleus

A

Controls the activity of the cell

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7
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Function of the nucleolus

A

Makes ribosomes

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8
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Plasma/cell membrane

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Controls which substances can cross a membrane
Controls which substances can enter and leave the cell

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9
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What is the nuclear envelope and what is its function?

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Double membrane surrounding the DNA (nucleoplasm)

Has pores in membrane to allow mRNA to leave the nuclues

Confines the genetic material (DNA) in the nucleus

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10
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Human cells are eukaryotic or prokaryotic?

A

Eukaryotic

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Which organelles are invovled in the production of a glycoprotein?

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Ribosome (to make the protein)

Mitochondria (to supply the ATP to join the amino acids together)

Golgi apparatus (to modify the protein)

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