3.2 Functions of Cell Organelles

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Microtubules and Micro-skeleton

Name two types of fibers that make up the cytoskeleton

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microfilaments

These are tiny threads that allow the cell to move and divide.

<p>These are tiny threads that allow the cell to move and divide.</p>
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microtubules

long and hollow, acts as "tracks" for the movement of organelles

<p>long and hollow, acts as "tracks" for the movement of organelles</p>
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nucleus

stores and protects the cells genetic information (DNA, Chromosomes)

<p>stores and protects the cells genetic information (DNA, Chromosomes)</p>
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Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER)

processes and transports proteins made at attached ribosomes

<p>processes and transports proteins made at attached ribosomes</p>
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ribosomes

site of protein synthesis

<p>site of protein synthesis</p>
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Golgi apparatus

process and package proteins

<p>process and package proteins</p>
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mitochondria

supplies energy to cell by converting glucose into ATP

<p>supplies energy to cell by converting glucose into ATP</p>
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vacuole

larger storage of materials for cell

<p>larger storage of materials for cell</p>
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lysosome

contain enzymes that break down viruses, bacteria, and waste

<p>contain enzymes that break down viruses, bacteria, and waste</p>
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Centrioles

small cylinder shaped organelles that aids in cell division

<p>small cylinder shaped organelles that aids in cell division</p>
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cytoplasm

jelly like substance that fills the cell and contains dissolved molecular building blocks

<p>jelly like substance that fills the cell and contains dissolved molecular building blocks</p>
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cell membrane

determines what can go in or out of the cell

<p>determines what can go in or out of the cell</p>
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nucleolus

makes ribosomes

<p>makes ribosomes</p>
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vesicle

short term storage for the cell

<p>short term storage for the cell</p>
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Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER)

this area makes lipids

<p>this area makes lipids</p>
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Chromosomes

threadlike structures made of DNA molecules that contain the genes

<p>threadlike structures made of DNA molecules that contain the genes</p>
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Chloroplast

An organelle found in plant and algae cells where photosynthesis occurs

<p>An organelle found in plant and algae cells where photosynthesis occurs</p>
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cell wall

A rigid layer of nonliving material that surrounds the cells of plants and some other organisms.

<p>A rigid layer of nonliving material that surrounds the cells of plants and some other organisms.</p>
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large central vacuole

found in plants, this organelle stores water for the cell

<p>found in plants, this organelle stores water for the cell</p>