2.1 Cell Structure Flashcards
What is the role of the golgi apparatus?
Modify proteins
Package proteins into vesicles for transport
What is the role of the lysosomes?
Contain hydrolytic enzymes to recycle worn out cell parts
What is the role of the nuclear envelope?
Contains pores to let substances leave
What is the role of the mitochondria?
Aerobic respiration to release energy
What is a cell membrane?
Semi permeable phospholipid bilayer
What is the role of the cell membrane?
Lets substances in/out
What is the role of the ribosomes?
Synthesise (make) proteins
What is the role of the nucleus?
Contains DNA to control cell activities
What is the role of the chloroplasts?
Absorb light for photosynthesis
What is the cell wall?
A cellulose layer
What is the role of the cell wall?
Hold cells structure and add strength
What does the vacuole store?
Water and sugars
What is the role of the vacuole?
Aids in turgor pressure to support the cell
What are 3 organelles found in plants but not animals?
Chloroplast
Cell wall
Vacuole
What is different about prokaryotic ribosomes?
70S compared to 80S in eukaryotic cells