Organelles Flashcards
Nucleus
Contains chromosomes
Membrane bound
Endoplasmic reticulum
Transport network (both rough and smooth ER)
Membrane bound
Golgi complex
Membrane formation and secretion
Membrane bound
Lysosomes
Digestive enzymes (foreign particles with immune system)
Membrane bound
Vacuole
Brings food into cells and provides support
Membrane bound
Mitochondria
Cellular respiration
Membrane bound
Peroxisome
Oxidation of fatty acids
Membrane bound
Cytoskeleton
Protein framework for cell structure and function
Non-membrane bound
Ribosome (80s)
Protein synthesis
Non-membrane bound
Centrosome
Consists of protein fibers and centrioles
Non-membrane bound
Centriole
Mitotic spindle formation
Non-membrane bound
Locomotion organelles
Flagella and cilia
Non-membrane bound
Glycocalyx
Polysaccharide on exterior of cell
Non-membrane bound
Cell wall
Fungi: made of chitin
Algae: made of cellulose or silica
Protozoa: none
Non-membrane bound
