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31 Cards in this Set
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RNA
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RNA is a short ribonucleic acid which is a type of molecule that consists of a long chain (polymer) or nucleotide units.
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organelle
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This is a general term that refers to an organ or smaller structure within a cell. Membrane bound organelles are found in eukaryotic cells.
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lipids
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Lipids take many forms and have varying functions such as storing energy and acting as a building block of cell membranes.
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polymer
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This is a compound of large molecules formed by repeating monomers.
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plasmodesmata
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These are channels between the cell walls of plant cells that allow for transport between cells.
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plastid
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chloroplast
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cell wall
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flagella
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cilia/ cilium
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lysosome
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centriole
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centrosome
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microtubules
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These are a part of the cytoskeleton and help support. the cell. They are made of protein.
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cytoskeleton
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this consist of microtubules that help shape and support the cell
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vesicle
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This is a small organelle within a cell. It has a membrane that performs varying functions including moving material within a cell.
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vacuole
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These are sacks used for storage digestion and waste removal. There is one large vacuole in plant cells. Animal cells have small sometimes numerous vacuoles.
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golgi complex/ golgi apparatus
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This is involved in synthesizing materials such as proteins that are transported out of the cell.It is located near the nucleus and consists of layers of membranes.
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Ribosomes
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Ribosomes are involved in synthesizing proteins from amino acids. They are numerous making up and about one quarter of a cell. Some cells contain thousands of ribosomes. Some are mobile some and embedded in the rough endoplasmic reticulum.
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mitochondrian
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Endoplasmic reticulum
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cell membrane/plasma membrane
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This defines the cell by acting as a barrier it helps keep cytoplasm in and substances located outside the cell out. It also determines what is allowed to enter and exit the cell.
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cytoplasm
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This is a general term that refers to cytoplasm and the sub structures (organelles) found within the plasma membrane, but not within the nucleus.
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cytosol
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This is the liquid material in the cell. It is mostly water but also contains some protein molecules.
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nucleoplasm
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This is the liquid within the nucleus and is similar to cytoplasm.
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Nuclear pores
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These are involved in the exchange of material between the nucleus and the cytoplasm
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Nuclear envelope
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This includes the structures of the nucleus. It consists of inner and outer membranes made of lipids.
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nucleolus
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This structure contained within the nucleus consists of protein . It is a small round does not have a membrane, is involved in protein synthesis and synthesizes and stores RNA
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chromatin
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This consists of the DNA and protein that make up chromosomes
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chromosomes
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These are highly condensed threadlike rods of DNA short for deoxyribose nucleic acid, DNA is genetic material that stores information about the plant or animal.
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nucleus/nuclei
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