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Science Cells

Drew Simon Inglês 12 flashcards

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1Golgi BodyReceives proteins and materials from ER, packages them, and sends them where they are needed (distributes them).
2MitochondriaProduce energy a cell needs to function. Powerhouse!
3ChloroplastOnly in a plant cell. Captures sunlight to make food for the cell. Photosynthesis happens here!
4Endoplasmic ReticulumPassageways to be a transporter and also a producer of proteins, lipids (fats) in the cell.
5RibosomeMakes proteins using amino acids.
6VacuoleStorage of food, water, and waste.
7CytoplasmGel-like fluid where organelles are found.
8NucleusControl center! Has DNA, controls functions of the cell.
9Cell MembraneControls what comes in and out of the cell. In both plant cells and animal cells.
10Cell WallRigid outer layer providing protection and support to a plant cell. Only in a plant cell.
11LysosomeHas chemicals to break down food, perhaps old cell parts. May do some recycling of useful items.
12NucleolusInside nucleus. Makes ribosomes.