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Organelle Functions
Funtions of the organelles in the cell
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Biology
11th Grade
10/12/2009

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Cell Membrane
Definition
Controls entry and exit of substances, detects hormones, chemicals, etc.
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Nucleus
Definition
Controls the cell and carries the genetic code.
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Chromatin
Definition
Carries the genetic code as genes - sections of DNA
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Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
Definition
Transport system, anchor for enzyme reactions, and site of synthesis of some substances e.g Lipids, Protines
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Ribosomes
Definition
Site of protine synthesis.
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Golgi Bodies
Definition
Packages secretions, modifys protines and transports them to the esterior of the cell.
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Lysosomes
Definition
Contains digestive enzymes that recycle chemicals and worn-out cell parts.
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Vacuoles
Definition

Plants: Storage, act as fluid skeleton.

Animals: Pump out excess water for osmoregulation.

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Mitochondria
Definition
Site of aerobic respiration
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Chloroplast
Definition
Contains chlorophyll. Site of photosynthesis.
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Cell Wall
Definition
Give shape and strength to plant cell.
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