Biology Cell Functions .
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mollydoran6 on December 1, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 ribosomes | make proteins |
| rough e.r. | makes and transports proteins |
| smooth e.r. | makes lipids and detoxifies drugs |
| golgi apparatus | modify, package, and sort proteins |
| mitochondria | converts chemical energy from food into atp |
| lysosomes | break down carbs, fat, and worn out cell parts |
| centrioles | move chromosomes during cell division |
| nucleus | contains dna and instructions for making proteins |
| nucleolus | makes ribosomes |
| nuclear membrane | allows certain materials to move in and out of the nucleus |
| chromosomes | contain the genetic code |
| chloroplast | capture energy from the sun to make their own food |
| vacuole | stores materials like water, salts, and proteins |
| cell wall | supports, shapes, and protects the cell |
| cell membrane | controls what moves in and out of the cell |
| cytoplasm | suspend and nourish the cell organelles |
| cytoskeleton | helps the cell maintain shape and is involved in movement of the cell |
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