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| Controls all cell activities and functions. |
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Middle of cell
Contains DNA in the form of chromatin. |
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| Thin fibers of DNA that become chromosomes when the cell divides |
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| Site of ribosome formation (ribosome synthesis) |
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Made up of the protein call cytosol.
Jelly-like |
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Gives cell shape
Holds organelles in place
All biochemistry occurs here |
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| Structure of Endoplasmic Reticulum |
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Elongated canals and fluid-filled vessels
Rough: Ribosomes attached to surface
Smooth: Lacks ribosomes |
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| Function of Endoplasmic Reticulum |
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| Transports substances around inside of the cell |
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Spherical
Contain enzymes that like amino acids together. |
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| Structure of Golgi Apparatus |
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| 6 Flattened sacs (cisternae) |
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| Function of Golgi Apparatus |
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| Packages and modifies substances to be secreted from a cell |
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| Structure of Mitochondria |
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Elongated sacs with small DNA strand
Contain enzymes for conversion of energy |
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| Convert energy released from food to ATP (Adenosine Tri-Phosphate)using oxygen |
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| Structure of Vacuoles (Vesicles) |
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| Function of Vacuoles (Vesicles) |
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| Transport substances inside and outside cells |
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Spherical
Contain digestive enzymes |
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| Breaks down substance and cell debris inside of cell |
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Spherical
Contain digestive enzymes
Found only in kidney, liver, and spleen |
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| Break down toxins, alcohol, and other substances in blood |
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| Structure of Microtubules |
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Long, rigid tubes made of a protein called tubulin
Cytoskeleton (rigid) |
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| Support and movement (flagella) |
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2 pairs per cell
Hollow cylinders made of microtubules |
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| distribute chromosomes during cell division |
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| Structure of Cilia and Flagella |
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| Motile extensions of cell membrane |
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| Move substances across cell membrane |
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| Structure of Cell Membrane |
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2 layers of phospholipids (Lipid Bilayer)
Soft |
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| Function of Cell Membrane |
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Selectively permeable membrane
Receptors on surface for binding substances. |
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