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Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) |
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It functions in both protein synthesis and intracellular transportation of molecules.
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Smooth Endoplasmic Recticulum (ER) |
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It synthesizes certain lipids and carbohydrates and creates membranes for use throughout the cell. It also detoxes.
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Produces energy in the form of ATP.
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Creates proteins through protein synthesis.
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It processes and packages protein molecules for export from the cell.
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Digest worn out or diseased cells. Known as the "suicide" organelle.
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Detoxifies harmful substances that may enter cells.
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Contains the DNA.
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Cell's supporting framework. It is made up of three cell fibers called intermediate filaments, microfilaments, and microtubules.
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Produces the ribosomal subunits.
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An area of the cytoplasm near the nucleus that coordinates the building and breaking of microtubules in the cell.
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There are three types: flagella, cilia, and microvilli. The microvilli help cells to perform its fucntion of absorption at a faster rate. Flagella and cilia help with movement of cells.
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There are three types of cell connections: Desmosome, Gap Junctions and Tight Junctions. They hold cells together.
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