Cells and Organelles Function

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Cells

most basic unit of life

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Tissues

collection of like cells

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Organs

multiple tissues working together

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Organ System

a group of organs that serve a function

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Organism

individual life form

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Benign tumor

not cancerous; no metastasis

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Malignant tumor

cancerous; undergoes metastasis

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Mitochondria

powerhouse of the cell

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Nucleus

control center of the cell which contains genetic material

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Cell membrane

encloses cell contents; keeps unwanted substances out

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Nucleolus

produce and assemble the cells ribosomes

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Smooth ER

enzymes speed up reactions involved with metabolizing lipids

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Rough ER

creates proteins

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Capsule

protect bacteria from attack of white blood cells; keeps cells from drying out; help bacteria attach to other cells

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Cell wall

provides protection to the cell; provides circulation, water, and minerals

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Vacuole

storage structure in a cell; holds food for later use; maintains water balance

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Lysosomes

Digest biological molecules

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Glycoprotein

reproduction, immune system, hormones, and protection of cells and organisms

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Peripheral protein

support, communicate, enzymes, and molecule transfer in the cell

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Chromosomes

carry gene traits; determines the genetic sex

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Cytoplasm

provides a platform upon which other organelles can operate within a cell

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Cilia

help the cell move around; prevent debris and possible pathogens from invading the body

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Cytoskeleton

provides structure and support; organelle transport; cell division

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Flagella

enables many protozoa, bacteria and spermatozoa

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Transmembrane protein

connect cells together; act as enzymes

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Ribosome

translates genetic code into amino acids that form proteins

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Golgi body

separates proteins; creates new proteins

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