IB Bology SL - A2.2 Cell Structure - Functions of organelles

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Function of the nucleus

-Controls the cell

-Holds the majority of DNA

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Function of the plasma membrane

-Keeps the cell together

-controls if substances go in or out

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function of the cytoplasm

keeps all organelles in place

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function of cytoskeleton

holds the structure of the cell

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Function of ribosomes

protein synthesis from RNA messages

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Function of mitrochondria

-Holds a small amount of DNA

-Produces ATP energy for the cell

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Function of Peroxisomes

breaks down fatty and amino acids

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Function of the vacuole

storage for the celll

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function of Centriroles

Role in cell division

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function of lysosomes

digestion of macromolecules

recycling old organelles

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Function of Cell wall

rigid structure

protection

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Function of Chloroplasts

perform photosynthesis

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Function of Golgi apparatus

modifies, tags, packages and distributes protiens or lipids

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Function of endoplasmic reticulum

Modifies proteins and synthesizes lipids

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Function of the flagella

Cell movement

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Function of pili

movement along surfaces

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Function of the capsule

adhesion to surfaces

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