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| completely covers the entire animal cell and serves to hold it together. it regulates what molecules can enter or exit the cell. |
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| "communications center" this organelle directs all cell activity. Also is the location of the DNA (dioxiridonucleaic acid) |
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a tangled mass of chromosomes: DNA.
Dioxiribonucleaicacid raped around a spool of histome.
DNA is the largest molecule known to man. |
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| A semipermiable layer that coats the nucleus. This membrane controls what enters the nucleus; this is determined by the molecular weight. |
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"super highway" - a series of channels for transport of materials throughout the cell
Two types:
1. smooth (without ribosomes)
2. rought (with ribosomes) |
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Protein Factories
RRNA- ribosomalribonucleaicacid |
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"Powerhouse" of the cell
*sight of cell respiration*
C6H12O6?ATP
inner membrane = cristae (the membrane is squished) |
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| series of flattened "sacs" (membrane) that temporarily store, sort, package and secrete cell products (lysosomes) |
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| "clean up crew" - sacs of digestive enzymes |
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ONLY IN ANIMAL CELLS!!!!
-come in pairs
-found near the nucleus
-9 sets of 3 microtubeules (very important in cell reproduction) |
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"waste plant"
? rid the cell of unwanted debris
? isolates harmful materials
? contains all waste |
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transparent gelatin surrounding all of the cell's organelles.
contains cytosol: helps break-down material for the organelles better use
the site of cell growth |
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This is the organelle where photosynthesis occurs.
They capture the sunlight to produce energy. |
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ONLY IN PLANT CELLS!!!
provides stucture as well as support
acts as a filtering system |
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