organelles Flashcards
(13 cards)
1
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Stores DNA (hereditary material)
A
Nucleas
2
Q
Site of protein synthesis
A
Ribosome
3
Q
- Synthesises and transports lipids
- Detoxification (removes drugs/toxin)
A
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
4
Q
- Modifies protein
- Packages protein into vesicles for
transport to the Golgi - Has ribosomes on its surface
A
Rough endoplasmic reticulum
5
Q
- Modifies protein
- Packages protein into vesicles for transport to the cell
membrane for exocytosis
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Golgi apparatus
6
Q
- Membranous sacks containing digestive enzymes
- Digest unwanted molecules in the cell
A
Lysosomes
7
Q
Mitochondria
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Produces energy via cellular respiration
ATP
8
Q
Chloroplasts
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Only found in plants (and some protists)
Performs photosynthesis
9
Q
- Fluid filled membrane sacks
- Large, permanent and maintains turgor
A
Vacuole
10
Q
*Found in plants, bacteria and fungi
* Provides strength and rigidity to the cell under water stress
A
11
Q
Cytoskeleton
A
Protein network in cells
*Provides structure and allows movement
12
Q
Tail like structure that provide movement for prokaryotes
A
Flagella
13
Q
In the plant cell, what is the cell wall made up of
A
Cellulose (polysaccharide)
