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Anatomy Lab Practical #1 Part 4 (cytology)

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“Anatomy Lab Practical #1 Part 4 (Cytology) focuses on cell structures and their functions, such as the nucleus and other key organelles. These flashcards reinforce organelle identification and their roles in cellular processes.”

What organelle contains chromatin and directs the synthesis of all proteins in the body?


nucleus

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What organelle contains chromatin and directs the synthesis of all proteins in the body?


nucleus

What is the role of the nucleus?


directs the synthesis of all proteins in the body

What are the three parts of cytoplasm?

  1. 1. cytosol

  2. 2. cytoskeleton

  3. 3. organelles

What organelle is the site of protein synthesis?

ribosomes

What organelle contains enzymes that detoxify harmful chemicals?

peroxisomes

What is the “powerhouse of the cell?”

produces ATP

mitochondria

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TermDefinition

What organelle contains chromatin and directs the synthesis of all proteins in the body?


nucleus

What is the role of the nucleus?


directs the synthesis of all proteins in the body

What are the three parts of cytoplasm?

  1. 1. cytosol

  2. 2. cytoskeleton

  3. 3. organelles

What organelle is the site of protein synthesis?

ribosomes

What organelle contains enzymes that detoxify harmful chemicals?

peroxisomes

What is the “powerhouse of the cell?”

produces ATP

mitochondria

What organelle stores proteins made by ribosomes?

Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum

What organelle has lipid synthesis and detoxification reactions?

Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

What organelle packages proteins for export throughout the cell?

Golgi Apparatus

What organelle digests worn-out, old cell organelles (cleans up)?

Lysosomes

What organelle directs the formation of the mitotic spindle during mitosis and forms the bases of cilia and flagella?

Centrioles

What is the main function of ribosomes?

sites of protein synthesis

What is the main function of peroxisomes?

contains enzymes that detoxify harmful chemicals

What is the main function of the mitochondria?

ATP production (energy) 
"Powerhouse of the cell"

What is the main function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?

storage of proteins made by ribosomes

What is the main function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

lipid synthesis and detoxification reactions

What is the main function of the golgi apparatus?

packages proteins for export throughout the cell


What is the main function of lysosomes?

digests worn-out, old cell organelles

cleans up

What is the main function of centrioles?

direct the formation of the mitotic spindle during mitosis;

forms the bases of cilia and flagella