Organells Flashcards
(22 cards)
Organelle
Miniature organs that have specific functions within a cell
Plasma membrane
Selectivity permeable barrier, keeps the outside out and the inside in
Cytoplasm
Gel like substance in the membrane that suspends organelles within the cell
Nucleus
Control center.DNA genetic blueprint. Directs cells activities
Mitochondria
Powerhouse of the cell, responsible for cellular respiration and cellular metabolism
Ribosomes
Little proteins protein synthesis
Cytoskeleton
Structure and shape, muscles and bones of cell.made of microfilmed and microtubules
Peroxisomes
Chemical reactions, disarm free radicals detoxify
Golgi apparatus
Package protein to be exerted from the cell. Produces lysosomes
Lysosomes
Hungry hungry hippos that preform phagocytosis
Rough er
Membrane factor, transpiration system, studded with ribosomes
Smooth er
Detoxify lipid/fat breakdown
Centrioles
Assist the nucleus with cell division
Centrioles
Assist the nucleus with cell division
Cilia
Eyelash like structure
Flagella
Elongated cilia that propels a cell
Protoplasm
everything inside the cell membrane
Diffusion
High concentration to low concentration
Osmosis
High concentration to low concentration with H2O
Filtration
Solutes and solvent forced through membrane and filtered out
Isotonic solution
A balanced solution