Set: Function of Cells

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Term Definition
Cell Wall A rigid structure that surrounds the cell membrane and provides support to the cell.
Ribosome A cell organelle composed of RNA and protein; the site of protein synthesis.
Cell membrane The membrane enclosing the cytoplasm of a cell.
Flagellum A long hairlike structure that grows out of a cell and enables the cell to move.
Pili A hail or hairlike structure, especially on the surface of a cell or microorgansim.
Mitochondrian Tiny organelles that transfer energy from organic molecules to ATP.
Microfilaments Long threads of the beadlike protein actin and are linked end to end and wrapped around each other like two strands of a rope.
Lysosome Vesicles that bud from the Golgi apparatus and that contain digestive enzymes.
Golgi Apparatus Another system of flattened, membranous sacs.
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) Lacks ribosomes and thus has a smooth appearance.
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) A system of interconnected, flattened sacs covered with ribosomes.
Nucleus Houses and protects the cells genetic information.
Nuclear Envelop (membrane) The nucleus, surrounded by a double membrane
Nucleolus The site where DNA is concentrated when it is in the process of making ribosomal RNA.
Plasma Membrane Allows only certain molecules to enter or leave the cell.
Centriole Consist of two short cylinders of microtubules at right angles of eachother and are situated in the cytoplasm near the nuclear envelope.
Vesicle Small, spherically shaped sacs that are surrounded by a single membrane and that are classified by their contents.
Cilia Hairlike structures that extend from the surface of the cell,where they assist in movement.
Peroxisomes Are similiar to lysosomes which contain digestive enzymes, but they contain different enzymes and are not produced by the Golgi apparatus.
Plastids An organelle of plant cells that conatains specific substances and performs specific functions for the cell; examples inculde chloroplasts and chromoplasts.
Chloroplast An organele found in plant and algae cells where photosynthesis occurs.
Chromoplast Plastids that contain colerful pigments and that may or may not take part in photosynthesis.
Leucoplast A colerless plastid in the cytoplasm of plant cells around whih starch collects.
Central Vacuole In some protists and in most plant cells, a large, fluid - filled organelle that stores water, and other materials.
Tonoplast The cytoplsmic membrane that surrounds a vacuole of a plant cell.

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Created October 27, 2008
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  1. Vesicle → Small, spherically shaped sacs that are surrounded by a single membrane and that are classified by their contents. - 3 misses
  2. Tonoplast → The cytoplsmic membrane that surrounds a vacuole of a plant cell. - 3 misses
  3. Centriole → Consist of two short cylinders of microtubules at right angles of eachother and are situated in the cytoplasm near the nuclear envelope. - 2 misses
  4. Central Vacuole → In some protists and in most plant cells, a large, fluid - filled organelle that stores water, and other materials. - 2 misses
  5. Microfilaments → Long threads of the beadlike protein actin and are linked end to end and wrapped around each other like two strands of a rope. - 2 misses
  6. Flagellum → A long hairlike structure that grows out of a cell and enables the cell to move. - 2 misses
  7. Golgi Apparatus → Another system of flattened, membranous sacs. - 1 miss