Organelle functions Flashcards
1
Q
produce 95% of the ATP required by the cell
A
mitochondria
2
Q
control of metabolism.
A
nucleus
3
Q
storage & processing of genetic information
A
nucleus
4
Q
control of protein synthesis
A
nucleus
5
Q
site of rRNA synthesis and assembly of ribosomal subunits
A
nucleolus
6
Q
synthesis of secretory products. intracellular storage & transport
A
ER
7
Q
modification & packaging of newly synthesized proteins
A
rough ER
8
Q
lipid, steroid, carbohydrate synthesis; calcium ion storage
A
smooth ER
9
Q
storage, alteration, packaging of secretory products & lysosomal enzymes
A
golgi apparatus
10
Q
intracellular removal of damaged organelles or pathogens
A
lysosome
11
Q
catabolism of fats & other organic compounds
A
peroxisome
12
Q
neutralization of toxic compounds generated in the process
A
peroxisome
