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Cell Organelles and Functions

Match the cell organelle/ specializations with their correct function/use.

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Cell membraneThin, flexible barrier around the cell; regulates what enters and leaves the cell
CytoplasmThe area between the nucleus and the cell membrane
Golgi bodiesAttach carbohydrates and lipids to proteins
LysosomesSmall organelles filled with enzymes; break down lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins from food
MicrotubulesHollow tubes of protein that maintain cell shape
MitochondriaUse energy from food to make high-energy compounds that the cell can use to power growth, development, and movement
NucleolusA small, dense region in the nucleus that makes ribosomes
NucleusControls most cell processes and contain the hereditary information of DNA
RibosomesSmall particles made of RNA; assemble proteins
Rough endoplasmic reticulumInvolved in the synthesis of proteins; has ribosomes attached to its surface
Smooth endoplasmic reticulumContain collections of enzymes that perform tasks such as the synthesis of lipids; does not have ribosomes attached to its surface
VacuoleSaclike structures that store water, salts, proteins, and carbohydrates
DesmosomesProteins that anchor cells to each other to widthstand stress
Gap JunctionsOpenings of cell membrane that allow for movement or ions or impluses between cells
MicrovilliProjections that increase a cells surface area
Tight junctionsBind cells together to prevent leaking between cells
CellSmallest Unit or building block of the body
TissueMany of the same cell type working together to accomplish a function or job
OrganDifferent tissues working together to accomplish a function or job
Lipid bilayerMake up cell membrane to prevent mixing internal and external environments
Membrane Cholesterol MoleculesTo allow flexibility of a cell membrane
Glycolipid ProteinsCell identification by immune system
PeroxisomesUse oxygen to detoxify poisons

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