Organelles (VCE SSCE Biology): Flashcards
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Organelles
Organelles
Specialized structures in cells performing specific functions
Nucleus role
Nucleus role
Control centre of the cell
Ribosomes function
Ribosomes function
Protein-making factories of the cell
Mitochondria nickname
Mitochondria nickname
Powerhouses of the cell
Chloroplast function
Chloroplast function
Site of photosynthesis in plant cells
Rough ER (RER) role
Rough ER (RER) role
Synthesizes and modifies proteins
Golgi apparatus role
Golgi apparatus role
Cell's processing and packaging centre
Lysosome function
Lysosome function
Cell's waste disposal system, breaks down waste and toxins
Cell wall composition in plants
Cell wall composition in plants
Made primarily of cellulose
Endosymbiosis theory
Endosymbiosis theory
Mitochondria & chloroplasts were once free-living bacteria