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Details Title: Cell Description: Organelle Total Flash Cards: 18 Created: 10/12/2004 09:03:42	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term Cell membrane Definition Thin, flexible barrier around the cells. Used to protect cells Term Cell wall Definition Support and protect cells in plants Term Nucleus Definition Contains genetic material and control's cells activities Term Cytoplasm Definition Material inside cell, contains cell organelles Term Chromatin Definition Granular material in the nucleus made of proteins and DNA Term Chromosome Definition Chromatin that thickens during cell replication Term Nucleolus Definition Where the assembly of ribosomes occurs Term Nuclear envelope Definition A membrane surrounding nucleus that allows genetic material to be passed Term Cytoskeleton Definition Network of protein filament to keep cell shape Term Microtubules Definition Hollow tubes of protein to give cell structure and make tracks for organelles to follow Term Microfilament Definition Long, thin fibers that function in the movement and support the cell Term Ribosomes Definition Proteins are assembled here Term Endoplasmic Reticulum Definition cell membrane are assembled here along with some protiens Term Golgi Apparatus Definition Enzymes here attach carbohydrates and lipids to proteins Term Lysosome Definition Used to breadown lipids, carbohydrates and proteins Term Vacuoles Definition Cells store water, salts, proteins and carbohydrates Term Chloroplasts Definition Use energy from the sunlight to make energy-rich food molecules Term Mitochondria Definition Use energy from food to make high-energy compounds taht the cell can use to power growth, development, and movement