Organelles

Nucleus

contain & protect DNA, transcription, partial assemby of ribsomes
Mitochondria

produce ATP via the Krebs cycle and oxydative phosphorylation
Ribosomes

synthesize proteins, made in nucleolus (transcription of rRNA by RNA pol I)
RER

location of synthesis/modification of secretory, membrane-bound, & organelle proteins
SER

detoxification & glycogen breakdown in liver; steroid sunthesis in gonads
Golgi apparatus

modification & sorting of protein, some synthesis
Lysosomes

contain acid hydrolases which digest various substances
Peroxisomes

metabolize lipids & toxins using H₂O₂

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Organelles

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Organelles

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2011-06-30T03:34:11Z

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