Cell functions

Question	Answer
NUCLEUS functions	Store cells DNA Control cell division Controls what substances pass in and out of the cell
MITOCHONDRIA functions	ATP production Cellular respiration (controlled by enzymes) Stem cell regulation
CYTOPLASM functions	CELL PROCESSES: protein synthesis glycolysis (cell respiration) mitosis and meiosis (cell division)
CELL MEMBRANE functions	Control what comes in and out of the cell i.e allow oxygen, disallow toxins SELECTIVELY PERMIABLE BARRIER
RIBOSOMES function	Protein synthesis Important in growth and repair
CENTRIOLES function	Help determine locations of organelles i.e nucleus Microtubules in cell division
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) function	Making cell proteins Acts as a temporary storage area
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) function	Metabolise lipids and fats
LYSOSOMES function	Degrade material from the outside Digest material from within the cell (digestive enzymes)
GOLGI APPERATUS function	Produces lysosomes Helps process & package proteins Package lipid molecules Makes vesicles

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	Created by aoife martin over 3 years ago