A&P - Chapter 5 (Part 2) Flashcards
What do ribosomes do?
Make proteins
What kind of membrane do ribosomes have?
No membrane
What 2 parts make up the ribosome?
- Large subunit rRNA
2. Small subunit rRNA
What happens when the ribosome is attached? (2)
- It makes proteins for use outside the cell
2. Embeds itself in the plasma membrane
What happens when the ribosome is free?
It makes proteins for use inside the cell
What is an enzyme an example of?
A protein
What RNA codes the protein?
rRNA
What is another word for protein?
Polypeptide
Does the golgi body have a membrane?
Yes
What does the golgi body look like?
Group of stacked, flattened sac
Where would you find the golgi body?
Near the nucleus
What does the golgi body do? (2)
- Receives proteins
2. Processes protein molecules from the ER
What happens after proteins are processed in the golgi body? (2)
- Packaged
2. Transported
Where does the golgi body transport the protein to get released?
The plasma membrane
What does the golgi body create?
Vesicles
- for tranport