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Title: Cell anatomy

Description: Cell structure

Total Flash Cards: 10

Created: 01/19/2009 00:28:07

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Cell
 Definition
The basic, self sustaining, unit of the human body.
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Ribosomes
 Definition
Contain RNA and protein. They interact with RNA from other parts of the cell, joining amino acid chains together to form proteins.
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Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
 Definition
A network of tubules, vesicles, and sacs. Involved in building proteins.
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Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
 Definition
A network of tubules, vesicles, and sacs. Involved in building lipids (fats), such as those found in cell membranes and carbohydrates.
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The Golgi Complex
 Definition
Organelle responsible for systhesis, packaging and transport of proteins, which are often enzymes, to other locations.
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Lysosomes
 Definition
Membrane bound vesicles that contain digestive enzymens. Functions as the cellular digestive system, breaking down bacteria and organic debris that have been taken into the cell.
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Mitochondria
 Definition
Small, rod like, organelles that function as the metabolic center of the cell. Produces adenosine triphosphate (ATP) which is the major energy source for the body.
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Nucleus
 Definition
An organelle that is resposible for holding the genetic material, DNA. Responsible for controlling cellular activities.
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Cytoplasm
 Definition
The liquid component inside of the cell.
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Cell Membrane
 Definition
A phospholipid bilayer that protects the internal components.