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Cellular Structure

learn the cell organelles and functions

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3 major parts of a cell Cell Membrane, Nucleus, Cytoplasm
Cell Membrane Outer part of the cell that acts as a barrier
Mitochondria Produce energy for the cell
Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) Series of flattened membranous sacs that extend from the cell membrane to the nucleus
RER Rough, contains ribosomes
SER Smooth, contains enzymes needed for lipid synthesis
Golgi Apparatus Flatted sacs that package and ship mostly proteins out of the cell
Centrosome Aide in cell reproduction by making spindle fibers
Ribosomes small particles composed of RNA and proteins and can be free or attached to the RER
Ribosomes produce.. protein
Lysosomes Membranous sacs that are the cell garbage disposal
Vesicles Contain substances that just entered the cell or substances that are leaving the cell
Peroxisomes breaks down organic molecules
Nucleus control center
Nuclear Envelope Double layered membrane that contains pores that regulate what goes in and out of the nucleus
Nucleolus Inside Nucleus, makes ribosomes
Chromatin Long thin strands of protein and DNA
Cilia Projections off the edge of a cell membrane. They move substances along the surface of the cell
Flagellum Long single projection off the cell membrane that moves the cell around
Nucleolus means... little nucleus
What type of cell in the human body contains a flagellum? Sperm
Microfilaments and Microtubules Thin protein strands within the cytoplasm that help maintain the structure of the cell and move substances around
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