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Organelles
Anatomy
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Biology
12th Grade
10/04/2013

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Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)
Definition

It functions in both protein synthesis and intracellular transportation of molecules.

 

 

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Smooth Endoplasmic Recticulum (ER)
Definition

It synthesizes certain lipids and carbohydrates and creates membranes for use throughout the cell. It also detoxes. 

 

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Mitochondria
Definition

Produces energy in the form of ATP.

 

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Ribosome
Definition

Creates proteins through protein synthesis.

 

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Golgi Apparatus
Definition

It processes and packages protein molecules for export from the cell.

 

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Lysosome
Definition

Digest worn out or diseased cells. Known as the "suicide" organelle.

 

 

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Peroxisomes
Definition

Detoxifies harmful substances that may enter cells. 

 

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Nucleus
Definition

Contains the DNA.

 

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Cytoskeleton
Definition

Cell's supporting framework. It is made up of three cell fibers called intermediate filaments, microfilaments, and microtubules.

 

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Nucleolus
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Produces the ribosomal subunits.

 

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Centrosome
Definition
An area of the cytoplasm near the nucleus that coordinates the building and breaking of microtubules in the cell.

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Cell Extensions
Definition

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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Cell Connections
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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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