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Define CELL MEMBRANE
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The cell membrane (aka: plasma membrane or cytoplasmic membrane) separates the interior of all cells from the outside environment. It is used to protect the cell from its surroundings.
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Protects
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Define LIPIDS
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Basic units of fats and oils
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Ex: wax
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Define VESICLES
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A fluid-or air- filled cavity or sac
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Define NUCLEUS
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The central and most important part of an object. The nucleus directs all of the cells activities.
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The Mayor
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Define LYSOSOMES
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Protects the cell by killing infectious micro-organisms .
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Guards.
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Define ENDOPLASMIC RETICULUM(+ Types)
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• ROUGH ENDOPLASMIC RETICULUM: Is studded with ribosomes which build protein. They are packaged in vesicles for transport
• SMOOTH ENDOPLASMIC RETICULUM: Is NOT studded with ribosomes. They synthesizes lipids and packages large molecules in vesicles |
Transportation
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Define GOLGI APPARATUS
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Sorts and repackages molecules into vesicles
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Post office
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Define MITOCHONDRIA
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Provides energy
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power house
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Define CENTRIOLES
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Define VACUOLES
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Provide storage space for water, food and minerals.
• Some contains wastes •Some plant cells contains poisons |
Storage
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Define CELL WALL
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Are rigid and supportive, giving cells their shapes
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Like a house
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