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24 Cards in this Set
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Centrioles |
Direct formation of the mitotic spindle |
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Plasma membrane |
Confines cell contents; regulates entry and exit of materials |
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Lysosomes |
Digest food, make energy, clean up and recycle broken organelles |
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Mitochondria |
Control release of energy from foods; form ATP |
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Microvilli |
Increase the membrane surface area |
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Golgi apparatus |
Finishes packages + ships proteins |
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Nucleus |
Controls cell, protects DNA |
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Nucleolus |
Processing and assembly of RNA |
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Smooth ER |
Metabolic processes |
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Rough ER |
Production + distribution of proteins |
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Vesicle |
Transporting proteins |
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Ribosomes |
Synthesizes proteins |
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Chromatin |
Cell division |
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Vacuole |
Hold various solutions of materials |
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Peroxisomes |
Detoxify alcohol hydrogen peroxide etc. |
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Cytoskeleton |
Helps cell maintain their shape and internal organization |
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Proteins |
Provide structure and support for cells, carry out various cellular functions such as nutrient and energy transport, allow ions and molecules to travel into and out of the cell. |
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Cell Energy (ATP) |
The source of energy for use and storage at the cellular level |
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Cell theory |
Living organisms are made up of cells; cells are the basic structural/ organizational unit of all organisms; cells come from pre existing cells |
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Tissue |
A group of cells that function together as a unit |
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Organ |
A part of the body that preforms a specific function consisting of cells and tissues |
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Organ system |
A group of organs that work together to preform one or more functions |
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Calcium |
Makes bones hard |
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Iron |
Makes hemoglobin for oxygen transport |
