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What is the nickname for the Nucleus?
What is the function of the Cell Membrane?
Regulates what enters and leaves the cell.
The Cell Wall is found only in animal cells.
False
What is the primary function of Chloroplasts?
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What is the nickname for Ribosomes?
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What do Chromosomes contain?
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What does the Endoplasmic Reticulum (Rough) primarily transport?
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What does the Endoplasmic Reticulum (Smooth) transport?
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What is the nickname for Mitochondria?
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What is the function of Vacuoles?
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What is the main function of the Golgi Apparatus?
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What is Cytoplasm?
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Centrioles are found only in plant cells.
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What is the nickname for Lysosomes?
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What does the Nucleolus produce?
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What is the function of the Nuclear Membrane?
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What does a Peroxisome do?
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What is a Secretory Vesicle?
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What is the Cytoskeleton?
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What is the main purpose of Flagella?
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Study Notes
Cell Components Overview
- Nucleus: Contains DNA and RNA; governs cell growth and reproduction; known as the control center.
- Cell Membrane: Thin, flexible barrier regulating substance entry and exit; referred to as the gatekeeper.
- Cell Wall: Exclusive to plant cells; provides protection and structural support.
Organelles in Plant Cells
- Chloroplasts: Organelles unique to plant cells; capture sunlight energy for photosynthesis; nicknamed sugar factories.
- Vacuole: Serves as a storage for water and nutrients; significantly larger in plant cells.
Organelles in Protein Synthesis and Transport
- Ribosomes: Responsible for protein synthesis; called the protein factory.
- Endoplasmic Reticulum (Rough): Involved in the packaging and transport of amino acids (proteins); abbreviated as RER.
- Endoplasmic Reticulum (Smooth): Focuses on packaging and transporting lipids (steroids); abbreviated as SER.
- Golgi Apparatus: Packages complex molecules and transports them out of the cell membrane.
Energy Production and Cellular Function
- Mitochondria: Utilize cellular respiration to break down glucose for energy production; termed the powerhouse of the cell.
- Cytoplasm: Jellylike fluid housing organelles; facilitates chemical reactions within the cell.
Structural and Support Components
- Cytoskeleton: A network of protein filaments aiding in cell shape maintenance and movement.
- Centrioles: Present only in animal cells; assist in organizing cell division, located near the nucleus.
Storage and Breakdown Functions
- Lysosome: Contains enzymes for breakdown of cellular materials; known as the suicide sack.
- Peroxisome: Responsible for the breakdown of certain toxins and poisons within the cell.
- Secretory Vesicle: Membrane-bound sacs transporting packaged chemicals from the Golgi apparatus to the cell exterior.
Genetic Material
- Chromosomes: Threadlike structures composed of DNA, containing genetic information.
- Nucleolus: Produces ribosomes; referred to as a little nucleus.
- Nuclear Membrane: Regulates material entry and exit for the nucleus, surrounding it.
Cellular Movement Structures
- Flagella: Whip-like structures aiding in cell movement; located on certain cells.
- Cilia: Short, hair-like projections facilitating cell movement through surroundings; seen in some cell types.
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