Cell Structure Flashcards
(16 cards)
What is the purpose of the nuclear membrane
Nuclear traffic
What is the function of chromosomes
Contain genetic information / DNA
What is the purpose of the nucleolus
Contains RNA for protein manufacture
What is the purpose of centrioles
Animal cell devision
What is the purpose of chloroplast
Traps the suns energy and converts it
What is the purpose of the cytoskeleton
Helps movement
Gives structure
Composed of microtibules and micro filaments
What is the purpose of endoplasmic reticulum (ER)
Rough ER has ribosomes imbedded
Smooth ER lacks ribosomes
Stores,separates, and transports
What is the purpose of Golgi apparatus
Packaging proteins
What is the purpose of lysosomes
Digests proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates
What is the purpose of mitochondria
Double layer membrane
Contains level of water and other materials in cell
What is the purpose of ribosomes
Produces proteins
What is the purpose of vacuoles
A sac for storage digestion and waste removal
What is the purpose of the cell wall
Extra cellular structure around cell membrane
What is the purpose of the plasma membrane
Regulates what enters and leaves the cell
Bouncers
What is cilia
Tiny hairs on the cell that move it of things around it
What is the flagella
A whip like tail
