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11 Cards in this Set
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Structure and function if plasma membrane? |
Phospholipid bilayer Selectively permeable to substances into and out of the cell Protects cell from surroundings |
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Structure and function of cytoplasm? |
Jelly like substance Within cell membrane Contains all organelles and cell parts |
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Structure and function of nucleus? |
Stores the cells genetic material Co ordinates the cells activities (growth, protein synthesis) |
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Structure and function of nucleolus? |
Rewrites rRNA and combines it with proteins |
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Structure and function of smooth endoplasmic reticulum? |
Regulates and releases calcium ions Processes toxins |
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Structure and function of rough endoplasmic reticulum? |
Covered in ribosomes for protein synthesis Collect proteins and when it has enough they are sent off in vesicles |
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Structure and function of golgi apparatus? |
Packages proteins Makes lysosomes Transports lipids |
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Structure and function of vesicles? |
Transport substances through the plasma membrane |
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Structure and function of lysosomes? |
Contains digestive enzymes Breaks down waste material inside the cell |
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Structure and function of mitochondria? |
Site of aerobic respiration Synthesises ATP Two membranes, folded inner membrane (cristae) for increased surface area to volume ratio |
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Structure and function of centrioles? |
Help with cell division Help formation of spindle fibres to separate chromosomes in cell division |
