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Biology test Chap 7
descriptions of the cell
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mitochondria | folded membranes that release ATP |
| vacuole | sac like structure that is used in storage |
| Golgi App | flattened stack of membranes that package and distribute material in the cell |
| Nucleus | large dark structure that contains DNA |
| Chromosome | material that is made up of DNA that contain genetic material (X shaped) |
| Lysosomes | round structure that breaks down used organelles and disposes of them |
| Ribosomes | look like very small dots that make proteins |
| Nucleolus | small region in the nucleus that is made up of RNA |
| Plasma Membrane | Bi-layer made of proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates that regulate what enters/leaves the cell |
| Endoplasmic Reticulum (rough/smooth) | part of the cell that transports material through the cel and also stores calcium |
| Centriole | found in animal cells an are used during cell division |
| cilia | hair like structure that is used by unicellular organisms for movement |
| cytoplasm | gel like substance where the organelles of a cell are located |
| cell wall | extra protection for a plant cell only, regulating what enters/leaves the cell |
| Chloroplast | organelle in plant cells that captures light energy and converts it to chemical energy |
| Cytoskeleton | supporting network of protein fibers (microtubules) that provides a framework for the cell within the cytoplasm |