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Anatomy Organelle Quiz
Descriptions of Organelles
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Anatomy
11th Grade
09/08/2009

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Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
Definition
Attached Ribosomes; aids in protein production and transport
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Glogi Apparatus
Definition
Assists ER by modifying proteins leaving the cell.
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Cell Membrane
Definition
Protects cell, determines waht gets in and how easily
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Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
Definition
Sythesis of steriods, regulates calcium levels; breaks down toxins
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Mitochondria
Definition
Makes ATP
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Cytoskeleton
Definition
Made of microfilaments and microtubules; supports the cell
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Nucleus
Definition
Holds DNA as chromatin; copies DNA to get RNA or more DNA
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Vacuole
Definition
Stores enzymes and cell wastes
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Lysosome
Definition
Holds hydrolytic enzymes that break down molecules and old organelles
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Ribosomes
Definition
Small organelles where proteins are made
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Cytoplasm
Definition
Fills space between organelles dissolves nutrients for cell
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