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Flashcards by Heather B4935, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Heather B4935
about 8 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| nucleus | controls metabolism, stores & processes genetic information & controls protein synthesis. Also contains DNA, RNA & proteins. |
| nucleolus | dense region in the nucleus where RNA synthesis occurs |
| chromatin | grainy material visible in cell nuclei during interphase/ appearance of DNA content in nucleus when chromosomes uncoil |
| rough endoplasmic reticulum | membranous organelle where protein synthesis and storage occurs |
| smooth endoplasmic reticulum | membranous organelle where lipid and carbohydrate synthesis and storage occurs |
| mitochondria | intracellular organelles responsible for producing most of the ATP required for cellular operations |
| Golgi apparatus | a organelle that has a bunch of membranous plates that make lysosomes and secretory vesicles |
| centrosome | part of cytoplasm that has a pair of centrioles that make right angles to one another |
| centrioles | cylindrical organelle: -contains 9 groups of microtubules (3 in each group) -organizes the microtubules of the spindle apparatus |
| plasma membrane | cell membrane |
| peroxisome | membranous vesicle that has enzymes that break down hydrogen peroxide (H2 O2) |
| cytoplasm | stuff between the plasma membrane and nuclear membrane. Contains cell contents |
| cytosol | fluid part of cytoplasm |
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