sg 6.2 Flashcards
(13 cards)
1
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What is a cell
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The smallest functional unit of an organism
2
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what is an organelle
A
the structures that make up cells
3
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What does the nucleus do
A
Hold genetic information and information on how to function
4
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what does the mitochondria do
A
break down nutrients into energy
5
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what does cell membrane do
A
selectively permeable layer that protects the cell
6
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what does the cell wall do
A
Layer that protects the cell
7
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What do ribosomes do
A
Read messages to build proteins
8
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what does the cytoskeleton do
A
provide structure for the cell
9
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what does cytoplasm do
A
holds components of the cell and protects them
10
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what do lysosomes do
A
break down dead parts of the cell
11
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what are the 2 different type of ER
A
Rough and Soft
12
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what does Rough ER do
A
Holds ribosomes that build proteins
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