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Roxanne's Organelles
Roxanne's BSC1008 - Organelles
| Organelle | Function |
|---|---|
| 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, 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 |
| Nucleus | Contains DNA (genetic material) that controls all cellular functions |
| Lysosome | Digest foreign substances or worn out cell parts |
| Golgi Apparatus | Sorts and packages substances in vesicles for transport within or out of a cell |
| Vesicle | Membrane sacs that transport or store substances inside the cell |