Unit 1 : Cells Flashcards

1
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Cell

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The most basic unit of life

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2
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Cell membrane

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Controls what comes into and out of a cell,found in both plant and animal cells

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3
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Cell wall

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The ridged outer layer of a plant cell

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4
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Chloroplast

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Captures energy from the sun and uses it to produce food for plant cells

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5
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Chromatin

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Tiny strands inside the nucleus that contain the instructions for directing the cell’s function

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6
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Cytoplasm

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Gel-like substance where cell organelles are found

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7
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Endoplasmic Reticulum

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Passageways that carry proteins and other materials from one of the cell to another

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8
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Golgi Bodies

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Receive proteins and material form the ER:;pacakeges and then distributes them

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9
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Lysosomes

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Use chemicals to break down food and worn-out cell parts

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10
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Nucleolus

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found inside the nucleus and produces ribosomes

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11
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Nucleus

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Contains DNA, which controls the function of the cell(control center of the cell)

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12
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Mitochondria

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Produces energy a cell needs to carry out its functions(powerhouse of the cell)

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13
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Ribosomes

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Assembles amino acid to crate protiens

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14
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Vacolues

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Stores food, water, waste and other materials

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