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Cell Structure and Functions
Anatomy and Physiology
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 2
09/14/2016

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Nucleus
Definition
Control center
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Mitochondria
Definition
produces ATP
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Rough/Smooth ER
Definition
synthesizes proteins
Term
Golgi apparatus
Definition
modifies proteins
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centrioles
Definition
makes spindle fibers during cell division
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microvilli
Definition
increases surface area
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ribosomes
Definition
make proteins
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plasma membrane
Definition
acts as cell barrier
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nucleolus
Definition
transcribes DNA into RNA
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cytoskeleton
Definition
supports/shapes cell
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lysosome
Definition
cleans up inside of cell
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cilia
Definition
moves fluid across cell surface
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peroxisomes
Definition
break down fatty acids
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Four parts of cell theory
Definition
1. building blocks of all animals and plants
2. come from preexisting cells
3. smallest unit, but preform vital functions
4. maintains homeostasis at cellular level
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Parts of nucelotide
Definition
nitrogenous base, pentose sugar, phosphate group
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what is complementary base pairing?
Definition
purines pair with pyrimidines
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Name the types of RNA
Definition
messenger, transfer, ribosomal
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