Parts Of The Cells Flashcards
Centrioles
Help Chromosomes move during cell and protein structures. Mitosis and meiosis are cell division methods.
Golgi Body/ Apparatus
Stack of membrane bound disks.
Aids in packaging and secretions of proteins.
Checks before protein is shipped to final destination.
Cell Membrane
The cell membrane monitors and controls what goes in and out of the cell
Cytoplasm
The fluid that fills the cell.
Thick clear like
Mitochondria
Powerhouse of the cell because it produces a majority of the ATP to fuel the cells activities.
Lysosomes
Act as the digestive system because they help breakdown old, or unneeded parts of the cell, or substances outside the cell.
Nucleus
Acts as cells control center, directing all of the cell activity.
The nucleus contains the nucleolus.
What is cell theory?
A widely accepted explanation of the relationship between cells and living things.
What are the three parts of cell theory?
1) All things are composed of cells.
2) Cells are the basic unit of structure and living things
3) All cells are produced from other cells.