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Chapter 3 Cells
Cells
Organelle | Functions |
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Cytoskeleton | "Cell Skeleton"; responsible for cell shape and support. |
Ribosome | Synthesizes proteins |
Endoplasmic reticulum | "Big bag of chemicals" involved in: 1) production of some proteins,2) production of phospholipids,3) synthesizing steroid hormones and, 4) detoxifying drugs. |
Cilia and Flagella | "Small hairs" involved in movement. Cilia line trachea and move mucus; Flagella are used to move cells, e.g. sperm. |
Mitochondria | "Powerhouse">involved in ATP production. |