The Cell Flashcards
1
Q
Nucleus
A
Control center of the cell, contains DNA
2
Q
Chromatin
A
Long strands of DNA
3
Q
Nucleolus
A
INSIDE THE NUCLEUS, THIS IS WHAT HOLDS THE DNA
4
Q
ROUGH ER
A
Has ribosomes, transports proteins using vesicles, helps in protein production
5
Q
Smooth ER
A
No ribosomes, detox cell by breaking down toxins, produces lipids, cholesterol, fats
6
Q
Golgi Body
A
Receives, modified and packages proteins. Folds protein/adds lipids
7
Q
Mitochondria
A
Powerhouse of the cell, generates ATP
8
Q
Lysosomes
A
breaks down food, digestive enzymes
9
Q
Tight Junctions
A
Watertight seal between cells that does not allow for any molecules to travel
10
Q
Gap Junctions
A
Tunnel like structure between cells that allows them to transfer molecules between one and another
11
Q
Desomoses
A
A connection between two cells, but it isn’t very tight
