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Organelles
Vence's Organelles Quiz
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Biology
11th Grade
10/20/2010

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mitochondria
Definition
powerhouse of the cell. converts ADP to ATP
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lysosome
Definition
cell recycler. breaks down biomolecules and bacteria
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golgi body
Definition
ups of the cell. accepts proteins then modifies, packages, and exports fromt he cell
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smooth and rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
Definition
create cell membranes, steroids, and proteins to be exported from the cell
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nucleus
Definition
contains chromosomes: DNA and protein. genetic material
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cell (plasma) membrane
Definition
controls transport in/out of cell. made of phospholipids and has protein 'gates'
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cytosol
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liquid that is inside the cell. surrounds all internal organelles, made mostly of water. supports, provides molecules, and removes waste from organelles
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ribosomes
Definition
can be free in cytosol or bound to rough ER. Creates proteins by developing Amino acid polymers
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chloroplasts
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only found in plants. sight of photosynthesis- uses light energy to convert H2O and CO2 into glucose
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cell wall
Definition
found in plant cells. surrounds cell membrane- acts as support and protection.
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cilia and flagella.
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provide cellular mobility. cellular transport. cilia moves material part cell, while flagella moves the actual cell.
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