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Cells and stuffings
Cells and Functions
Term | Function |
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Plasma Membrane | Controls movement of materials to maintain homeostasis |
Cell Wall | Provides support and structure and protection |
Cytoplasm | Fluid |
Chromosomes/Chromatin | DNA |
Nucleus | Control Center |
nuclear membrane | In/Out Nucleus |
Nucleolus | Makes ribosomes |
Smooth ER | Transports/Modifies Lipids |
Rough ER | Transports/Modifies Proteins |
Vacuole | Stores water, amino acids, sugars, metabolic and toxic waste |
Lysosomes | Digest pathogens and non-functional organelles |
Peroxisomes | Detoxify harmful or toxic substances |
Chloroplast | Site of photosynthesis and contains green pigment, "Chlorophyll" |
Mitochondria | The powerhouse of the cell |
Cytoskeleton | Help give cell shape, movement of organelles and provide support |
Centrioles | Produce spindle fibers for separating chromosomes during nuclear division |
Cilia | Assist in cell movement or propelling foreign substances |
Flagella | Used for cell movement |
Ribosomes | Produces Proteins |
Golgi | Contain Enzymes for modification and packaging of proteins and lipids |