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14 Cards in this Set
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Nucleus
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Contain and protect DNA, transcription, partial assembly of ribosomes (2)
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Mitochondria
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Produce ATP via the Krebs cycle and Oxidative Phosphorylation (2)
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Ribosomes
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Synthesize Proteins (1)
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Rough ER
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Location of synthesis/modification of secretory, membrane-bound and organelle proteins (1)
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Smooth ER
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Detoxification and glycogen breakdown in liver, steroid synthesis in gonads (1)
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Golgi Apparatus
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Modification and sorting of proteins, some synthesis (1)
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Lysosome
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Contain acid hydrolases which digest various substances
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Peroxisome
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Metabolize lipids and toxins using H2O2
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Nucleolus
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Partial assembly of ribosomes, site of transcription of rRNA by RNA pol. I
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Nuclear Pore
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Allow passage of material into and out of the nucleus. Free passage if <60 kDa
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Plasma Membrane
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Phospholipid bilayer excludes polar, hydrophilic molecules like ions, carbs, amino acids - channels selectively allows ions or molecules to cross the membrane
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Cytoplasm
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The majority of protein translation occurs in the cytoplasm, helps provide structure
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Centriole
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A pair of structures made of micro-tubules. Generate the cell's cytoskeleton which is a system of microtubules and microfilaments.
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Intracellular vs. Extracellular Ion Concentrations
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