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13 Cards in this Set
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Nucleus
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The brain of the cell. Surrounded by a double-walled nuclear membrane, that has large pores that allow certain materials to pass in and out of the nucleus.
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Cytoplasm
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Gel-like intracellular substance. Organelles are embedded in it.
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DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)
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Sequenced pairs of nucleotides that form a double helix. A segment of DNA makes DNA
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Ribosomes
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Granular organelle located throughout the cytoplasm and on the endoplasmic reticulum. Ribosomes contain RNA and proteins and are the site of protein synthesis
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A. Centriole
B. Centrosomes |
A. An organelle that precedes mitosis.
B. Region of cytoplasm usually near the nucleus that contains 1-2 centrioles |
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Cell Membrane
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Semi permeable barrier that surrounds a cell and holds the cytoplasm. It allows water and some nutrients to enter and waste products to leave the cell
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Mitochondrion
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The energy organelle of the cell
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Endoplasmic Reticulum
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Organelle that consists of a network of channels that transport materials with the cell. Also the site of protein, fat, and glycogen synthesis
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Golgi Apparatus
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Organelle of the cell that packages cellular material for transport
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Lysosomes
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Organelle that consists of a small sac with digestive enzymes in it. These destroy pathogens that invade the cell.
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Chromatin
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Genetic material found in the nucleus of the cell.
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RNA (ribonucleic acid)
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Molecule contained in ribosomes and necessary for making proteins
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Mitosis
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Cells form of reproducing asexually
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