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18 Cards in this Set
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What is the function of Mitochondria? |
Produce most of the ATP for a cell, by breaking down food molecules and transferring the energy to the bonds of ATP.
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What is the function of a Ribosome? |
Site of protein synthesis |
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What is the function of Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum? |
Processes proteins that are secreted from cell that are manufactured by attached ribosomes.
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What is the function of Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum? |
Catalyze reactions involved in lipid and glycogen metabolism, as well as performing detoxification processes.
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What are the THREE functions of the Golgi Apparatus? |
a. Modify, concentrate, and package the proteins and lipids made at the rough ER.
b. Creates vesicles containing lipids and transmembrane proteins for incorporation into the cell membrane. c. Packages digestive enzymes into lysosomes |
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What is the function of a Lysosome?
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Digest particles taken in by endocytosis, degrade worn-out organelles or nonuseful tissues, and perform glycogen breakdown and release.
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What are the functions of Peroxisomes?
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Detoxify harmful substances such as alcohol, formaldehyde, and free radicals.
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What is the function of the Cytoskeleton? |
Supports cellular structures and aids in cell movement.
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What are the functions of Centrosomes? |
Functions to organize microtubules and organize the mitotic spindle during cell division.
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What are the functions of Centrioles?
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Associates with centrosome. Form the bases of cilia and flagella.
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If it is a small, barrel-shaped organelle associated with the centrosome, what is it?
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Centrioles |
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What are the three types of Cytoskeleton? |
microtubules, microfilaments, and intermediate filaments.
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What does the Cytoskeleton look like? |
Series of rods running through the cytosol, Three types: microtubules, microfilaments, and intermediate filaments.
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What do Peroxisomes look like? |
Membranous sacs containing enzymes, such as oxidases and catalases
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What do Lysosomes look like?
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Spherical membranous organelles that contain digestive enzymes.
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What does the Golgi Apparatus look like?
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Series of stacked, flattened, membranous sacs associated with groups of membranous vesicles
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What does Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum and Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum look like? |
Extensive system of tubes and membranes enclosing fluid-filled cavities, called cisterns, which extend throughout the cytosol.
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What do Ribosomes look like? |
Small, dark-staining granules consisting of protein and ribosomal RNA
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