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Function of the Cell Membrane |
- Surrounds all cells Provides cell with: - Protection - Control of movement of materials in/out of cell |
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Function/Appearance of Cytoplasm |
- Found in both plant and animal cells. - Clear, thick, jelly like material - Located beneath the cell membrane - Supports and protects cell organelles |
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Function of the Nucleus |
- Control centre of cell through production of RNA and protein synthesis - Retains genetic material in the cell in the form of chromosomes (DNA) - Manufactures RNA and ribosomes - Starts process of cell division |
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Function of the Mitochondrion |
- Site of Aerobic respiration - Produces ATP - Number of mitochondria reflect metabolic activity |
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Function of Ribosome |
- Small organelles that are involved in protein synthesis - Put amino acids together in specific order - Can be 'free' or associated with Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) |
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Function of Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER) |
- Forms an extensive transport system - Site of protein synthesis (Ribosomes on surface) - Stores and transports proteins around cell |
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Function of Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER) |
- Site of lipid, steroid and carbohydrate synthesis - Stores and transports these around cell |
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Function of the Golgi Apparatus |
- Assembles and packages molecules (proteins, carbohydrates) - Transports and stores liquids - Formation of lysosomes - Produces digestive enzymes |
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Function of Lysosomes |
- Releases enzymes to destroy worn out organelles - Digest foreign organisms (Bacteria, viruses) - Digest material taken into the cell - Releases enzymes to the outside of the cell, exocytosis |
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Function if Vacuoles |
- Store food water and waste (large in plant cells, small or nonexistent in animals) |
