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organelles

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Nucleus“ the brain of the cell”
MitochondriaCreates the cells energy through cellular respiration
RibosomeWhere proteins are made
Rough ERPortion of the ER studded with ribosome, channeled organelle that packages the proteins
ChloroplastOnly found in plants, responsible for converting light energy to chemical energy
Cell membraneFlexible barrier surrounding the cell responsible for what goes in and out of the cell
Cell wallA rigid barrier surrounding a plant cell
TissueA group of cells performing the same function
organA group of tissues performing the same function
Organ systemA group of organs performing the same function
LysosomeOrganelle responsible for “cleaning up” dead and decaying cell parts
Contractile vacuoleA special vacuole used to pump out excess water
VacuoleStorage unit, stores water, food, waste
OrganelleStructure within a cell with a specific function
Cellular respirationThe process that occurs in mitochondria where the cell breaks down chemical energy (food) into usable energy
3 fatty acids and a glyceroltriglyceride
Active sitePlace where the enzyme and substrate meet
AseAll enzymes end in ase
CHONOrganic compounds used to make up a protein
CatalystSpeeds up reactions
CHONWhat proteins are made of
DenatureTo break down and make useless
EnzymeSpecialized protein
SubstrateSubstance
Smash testAn indicator for lipids
Protein usesMuscle contractions, immunities and metabolic processes
Peptide bondsA protein bond attaching acids into a long protein chain
NonsolubleCan not dissolve in water
Lipid usesWaterproofing, insulation and long term energy
Fats and oilslipids



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