Biology Organelles
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fruitsalad on March 18, 2009
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for the biology test wednesday
Classes:
Was's History, Pre-IB 9 World History, RiahZ, Was's Euro History, OSHS IB, PIB Biology 9
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22 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 cytoplasm | material (jelly-like substance) inside the cell membrane |
| nucleus | controls all cell activities |
| nucleolus | inside the nucleus,were ribosomes are made |
| chromatin | material visible inside the nucleus, consists of DNA wrapped around proteins |
| chromosomes | located inside the nucleus that contains genetic/hereditary |
| ribosomes | assemble proteins; made of RNA and proteins |
| rough ER | were things are assembled to leave the cell;contains ribosomes |
| smooth ER | helps detoxify the cell |
| lysosomes | helps breakdown lipids, carbohydrates,proteins, and dead organelles |
| vacuole | sac-like structure that stores materials;also aids in homeostasis |
| chloroplasts | captures sunlight to turn into energy by the photosynthesis:most plants |
| Golgi Appartus | helps modify/sort/package proteins |
| mitochondria | converts chemical energy into compounds for cells to use |
| cytoskeleton | network of protein filaments/microtubules to help maintain a cell's shape |
| microtubules | aid in cell division and movement |
| cell wall | help support and protect cells;also helps store extra water and cellulose |
| cell membrane | regulates what enters and leaves a cell; give cells rigidity and fluidity |
| cell | basic unit of all life |
| organelles | specialized structures that perform specific functions |
| active transport | requires energy;substances move against flow |
| passive transport | does not require energy;diffusion |
| facilitated diffusion | proteins help diffuse glucose across the cell membrane |
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