Cell structure & Organelles

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Function of cell membrane

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A selectively preamble lipid membrane that controls what substances can enter or leave the cell

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Function of mitochondria

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Location in the cell for aerobic phase of cellular respiration, where oxygen is used to produce ATP for the cell

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Function of golgi body

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Responsible for producing and releasing cell products like proteins and lipids. It also creates lysosomes.

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Function of nucleus

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Holds chromosomes, which have genes that control what the cell does.

If the nucleus is removed or damaged, the cell will die

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Rough endoplasmic reticulum

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The rough ER has ribosomes on it and moves proteins around the cell. The smooth ER helps make lipids.

Ribosomes are made of ribosomal RNA and are where the cell makes proteins.

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Function of lysosomes

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Lysosomes are small sacs with strong digestive enzymes.

They can break down germs, old cell parts, or waste.

If a cell is badly damaged, lysosomes can make it break apart and die.

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What is nucleolus

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The nucleolus is a small structure inside the nucleus that makes and stores ribosomal RNA.

It does not have a membrane.

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What is cytoskeleton

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Microtubules and microfilaments help the cell keep its shape and move.

Similar structures are also found in cilia, flagella, centrioles, and spindles.

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What is centrioles

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Found in animal cells and help form the spindle during nuclear division.