Cells: Organelles And Their Functions Answers – Flashcards
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DNA
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Contains the instructions for the cell. Analogy: Blueprint or instruction manual.
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Nucleus
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Holds the DNA and controls the cell and cell processes. Analogy: Control center of the cell.
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Endoplasmic Reticulum (Smooth & Rough)
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Transports proteins after they are made in the ribosomes. Rough ER has ribosomes attached while Smooth does not. Analogy: Protein highway.
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Endoplasmic Reticulum (Smooth & Rough)
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Transports proteins after they are made in the ribosomes. Rough ER has ribosomes attached while Smooth does not. Analogy: Protein highway.
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Ribosomes
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Build proteins, the main products of the cell. Analogy: protein factories.
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Golgi Apparatus
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Fine tunes and repackages proteins before they head to their final destination. Analogy: Editing and repackaging center for proteins.
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Mitochondria
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Creates energy for the cell. Analogy: The cells "powerhouse."
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Lysosome
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Breaks down food, unneeded organelle parts, and waste for the cell. Analogy: Garbage disposal.
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Vacuole
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Transports and stores food, water, waste and proteins for the cell. Analogy: Storage and transport tank.
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Cytoskeleton
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Provides shape, structure and support for the cell - made up of microtubules. Analogy: skeleton.
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Cytoplasm
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Fills in the space between organelles in the cell. Jelly-like. Analogy: packing peanuts.
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Cell Membrane
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Controls what enters and exits the cell. Analogy: Wall with gates and guards.
