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What is the function of the cell membrane?
What is the function of the cell membrane?
What is the role of the centrosome?
What is the role of the centrosome?
Performs a key role in cell division.
What does the cytoplasm store?
What does the cytoplasm store?
Healthy things for the cell.
What are the functions of the Golgi body?
What are the functions of the Golgi body?
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What is the primary function of lysosomes?
What is the primary function of lysosomes?
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What is the function of mitochondria?
What is the function of mitochondria?
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What does the nuclear membrane do?
What does the nuclear membrane do?
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What is contained within the nucleolus?
What is contained within the nucleolus?
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What is the nucleus responsible for?
What is the nucleus responsible for?
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What is the function of ribosomes?
What is the function of ribosomes?
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What role does the rough endoplasmic reticulum play?
What role does the rough endoplasmic reticulum play?
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What are the functions of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
What are the functions of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
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What is the function of the vacuole?
What is the function of the vacuole?
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Study Notes
Cell Membrane
- Consists of a thin layer of protein and fat.
- Semipermeable, allowing selective passage of substances into and out of the cell.
Centrosome
- Unique to animal cells, crucial for cell division.
Cytoplasm
- Acts as a storage for essential nutrients and healthy components of the cell.
Golgi Body
- Functions to store, package, and distribute proteins and lipids produced in the endoplasmic reticulum.
Lysosome
- Contains enzymes to break down and recycle waste materials within the cell.
Mitochondrion
- Converts food energy into usable energy for cellular functions, providing energy to the animal.
Nuclear Membrane
- Double-layered membrane surrounding the nucleus, regulating the entry and exit of substances.
Nucleolus
- Houses all cell DNA and plays a role in constructing ribosomal RNA, essential for protein synthesis.
Nucleus
- Serves as the control center for all cellular activities and functions.
Ribosome
- Responsible for assembling proteins, playing a crucial role in cellular metabolism.
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER)
- Facilitates the transport of chemicals within and between cells, often associated with ribosomes.
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER)
- Involved in lipid synthesis, carbohydrate metabolism, calcium ion regulation, drug detoxification, and receptor attachment on cell membranes.
Vacuole
- Maintains cell fluids, removes waste, stores ingested food, and provides structural support to the cell.
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