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14 Cards in this Set
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nucleus
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library of blueprints for building the things the factory needs
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chromosomes
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books or sections within the library
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genes
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individual blueprints
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mRNA molecule
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a copy of one of the blueprints
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RNA polymerase
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the copier that makes the blueprint copies
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transcription
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the process of making a copy of the blueprint
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ribosomes
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(site of protein synthesis) shops where the blueprint copies are used to make things the factory needs
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translation
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the process of building the things the factory needs using the intructions encoded in the blueprint copy
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proteins
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1. machines that preform the factory's work 2. structural components of the factory itself 3. products the factory will ship out
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golgi apparatus
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center for processing, sorting, shipping, and some manufacturing
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carbohydrates or phosphate groups added by Golgi for indification purposes
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bar copes added in the sorting/shipping department that ensure products can be properly identified and reach their destination
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lysosome
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(site where cellular wastes are recycled and food molecules are broken down into usable compounds) center where wastes are recycled and materials brought into the factory are broken down to be used
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mitochondria
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(site of cellular energy production) power plant that uses C based fuel to produce E for the factory
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chloroplasts
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(sites of photosynthesis) centers that use E from sun to produce factory's own C basd fuel
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