Unit 1.2(b) - Proteins, The synthesis and transport of proteins Flashcards
1
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Why is the internal membrane system useful in Eukaryotic cells
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It increases the total area of membrane available for cellular functions
2
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What is the Golgi apparatus
A
A structure involved in the transport and modification of proteins
3
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What is the function of vesicles?
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Vesicles transport materials between membrane compartments
4
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What are lysosomes?
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Membrane bound organelles containing a variety of hydrolyses that digest proteins, lipids, nucleic acids and carbs
5
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What is the Endoplasmic Reticulum
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This is where proteins and lipids are synthesised, it surrounds the cell nucleus
