Biology - Cell functions Flashcards
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Cell Membrane
lets in proper amounts of glucose,amino acids,and fats
Nucleus
DNA/Blueprints on how to make proteins
Nuclear Membrane
serves to separate the nucleus from the rest of the cell
Mitochondria
Produce the energy for the cell
Centrioles
Helps with cell division in animal cells
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Series of interconnected tubular channels
Chromosomes
Genetic material made up of DNA/Protein
Nucleolus
Ribosomes are made in the nucleolus
Golgi Body
Sorts the Proteins
Ribosomes
Makes protein
Vesicle
Modify the protein made in the cell on the ribosomes
Vacuole
Sac surrounded by vacular Membrane
Lysosome
Removes waste
Cell Wall
Works as rigid barrier that protects cell and gives shape
Chloroplast
Capture light energy to produce glucose
Cholesterol
Prevents fatty acid chains from sticking together
Carbohydrates
Helps cells to identify each other
Cytoplasm
Fluid inside of a cell
Cristae
Provides surface area
Phospholipid Bilayer
Maintains a barrier between a cell and its environment
Pinocytic Vesicle
Helps transport cell plasma from outside
Vacular Membrane
Stores Fluid
Identifying Proteins
Helps cells to recognize eachother
Nuclear Pore
Allows necessary Proteins to enter the nucleus