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lipid bilayer made of phospholipids. separates intracellular and extracellular compartments
cell membrane
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membrane bound and found inside eukaryotic cells. It contains cell DNA and proteins. Controls creation of chormosomes and regulates gene expression.
cell nucleus
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this is composed of stacks of flat "cisternae" that are membrane bound. processes and packages proteins, and transports lipids.
Golgi Apparatus
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a large body of RNA and proteins bundled together- function to catalyze protein translation
Ribosomes
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composed of bubbles surrounded by a lipid bilayer. Store, transport or digest cellular particles
vesicles
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composed of a network of hard support structures made of protein. Gives the cell its shape and involved in transport (kinesin track).
cytoskeleton
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hollow cylinders that maintain cell structure and provide intracellular transport
microtubules
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a globular shaped protein; it forms microfilaments and allows cell motility. it allows myosin to bind and generate muscle contraction
actin
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rope like cytoskeletal components composed of proteins. they play a supportive role by connecting cell junctions (desmosomes), allowing the cells to stretch without damage or rupture.
intermediate filaments
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a network of cisternae bonded by cytoskeleton. It facilitates protein folding and transport of the product through the cisternae.
endoplasmic reticulum
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membrane enclosed (inner + outer lipid bilayer) with multiple compartments. the primary function is to produce ATP for cellular energy
mitochondria
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flat and disc-like. they conduct photosynthesis and gather light for energy
chloroplasts
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made of carbohydrates and proteins. this provides support, protection, and sometimes permeability
cell wall
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enclosed compartments that are fiilled with water and compound substances. Their primary function is to isolate harmful material and waste
vacuole
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non-pigmented plastids. Their responsibility is to synthesize and store starch.
amyloplast
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the precipitate that is formed at the bottom of the tube by increased gravitational forces in centrifugation.
pellet
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in centrifugation, after the precipitate is formed in the bottom of the tube, the remaining solution above it is termed the ______ liquid
supernatant
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differential centrifugation is different than regular centrifugation because...
it increases speeds stepwise to separate organelles. This is the best method to use in cell fractionaton
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