Chapter 3 - Structure & Function of Cells Flashcards
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CYTOSOL
Semi fluid gel material inside the cell
PERIOXISOME
Destroys cellular toxic waste
CYTOSKELETON
Structural framework of cell
CENTRIOLES
Microtubular structures involved in cell division
SMOOTH ENDOPLASMIC RETICULUM
Primary site of macromolecule synthesis other than proteins
ROUGH ENDOPLASMIC RETICULUM
Primary site of protein synthesis by ribosomes
GOLGI APPARATUS
Refines packages and ships macromolecular products
SECRETORY VESICLE
Membrane bound shipping container
RIBOSOMES
Site of protein synthesis
PLASMA MEMBRANE
Controls movement of materials into and out of cell
NUCLEUS
Information center for cell, contains DNA
NUCLEOLUS
Synthesis of ribosomal subunits
MITOCHONDRION
Produces energy for the cell
LYMOSOME
Digests damaged organelles and cellular debris
PINOCYTOSIS
Cell drinking ; engulfing extra cellular fluid
PHAGOCYTOSIS
Occurs when cell engulfs large protein