Cell Flashcards
(5 cards)
What are the two main compartments of a cell?
The Nucleus and the Cytoplasm
The nucleus contains the cell’s genetic material, while the cytoplasm is the area where various organelles are located.
What does the cytoplasm include?
Membranous and non-membranous organelles
The cytoplasm is the gel-like substance within the cell membrane that houses organelles.
List examples of membranous organelles.
- Cell membrane
- RER
- SER
- Golgi
- Lysosomes
- Endosomes
- Mitochondria
Membranous organelles are surrounded by lipid membranes and play various roles in cellular function.
List examples of non-membranous organelles.
- Ribosomes
- Centrioles
- Microtubules
- Glycogen inclusions
Non-membranous organelles do not have membranes and are involved in processes like protein synthesis and cellular structure.
True or False: The cytoplasm only contains membranous organelles.
False
The cytoplasm contains both membranous and non-membranous organelles.
