Cellular Housekeeping Flashcards
1
Q
What is the role of the rough ER?
A
It synthesizes new proteins destined for plasma membrane or beyond
2
Q
What is the role of the Golgi Apparatus?
A
It physically assembles these proteins
3
Q
What is the role of free ribosomes?
A
They synthesize proteins intended for the cytosol
4
Q
What is the role of the smooth ER?
A
It synthesizes steroid hormones and lipoproteins, modifies hydrophobic compounds into water-soluble molecules for transport
5
Q
What is the role of a lysosome?
A
They contain degradative enzymes that permit digestion of proteins. polysaccharides, lipids and nucleic acids
6
Q
What is the role of a Proteasome?
A
They chew up denatured proteins, releasing peptides
7
Q
What is the role of a Peroxisome?
A
They breakdown fatty acids - generating hydrogen peroxide in the process
