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Cell Pro. Flashcards
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the function of the nucleus? | Containing and protecting genetic material (DNA). |
| What is the function of the nucleolus? | Manufacturing and assembling the subunits of ribosomes. |
| What is the function of the golgi apparatus? | Modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins and lipids received from the endoplasmic reticulum for transport to targeted destinations inside or outside the cell. |
| What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum? | Transporting and finishing proteins and other biological molecules. |
| What is the function of ribosomes? | Making/creating proteins. |
| What is the function of chloroplasts? | Converting light to energy in plant cells, commonly known as photosynthesis. |
| What is the function of cell membranes? | Protecting the cell. |
| What is the function of the cell wall? | Acting as an even thicker wall around the cell before the cell membrane to make the cell more rigid and strong. |
| What is the function of the central vacuole/vacuoles? | Storing water. |
| What is the function of lysosomes? | Cleaning waste and unwanted material out of the cell. |
| What is the function of flagella? | Moving the cell. |
| What is the function of cilia? | Moving fluids and particles across the cell surface or to act as sensory antennas for cell signaling. |
| What is the function of the mitochondria? | Creating energy. |
| What is the function of cytoplasm? | The space in the cell without any other organelle. |