Ch. 4 Organelles of an Animal Cell
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 centrosome | where microtubules grow and centrioles are found |
| nuclear pore | passage for molecules in and out of the nucleus |
| nucleus | DNA is organized |
| nuclear envelope | double membrane that encloses nucleus |
| lysosome | where macromolecules are degraded |
| nucleolus | site of ribosome assembly |
| chromtic | protein and DNA |
| ribosome | site of polypeptide synthesis |
| plasma membrane | controls movement of substances in and out of cell, site of cell signaling |
| cytosol | metabolic pathway |
| golgi apparatus | modifies, sorts, secretes lipids and proteins |
| peroxisome | where hydrogen peroxide and other harmful molecules are broken down |
| cytoskeleton | provide shape and aid in movement |
| mitochondrion | site of ATP synthesis |
| smooth ER | site of detoxification and lipid synthesis (alcohol in liver) |
| rough ER | site of protein sorting and secretion |
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