Animal Cell Flashcards
What is the function of the cell membrane in an animal cell?
To control what substances enter and exit the cell.
Which organelle is responsible for producing energy in an animal cell?
Mitochondria
Function of nucleus
To control the cell’s activities and store genetic information.
Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis in an animal cell?
Ribosomes
What is the function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?
- Protein synthesis - large area covered in ribosomes
- Enzyme synthesis
- Protein destination - sends proteins to golgi body
Which is the function of Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
Lipid synthesis - synthesises lipids such as phospholipids and cholesterol
Hormone production - produces and secretes steroid hormones
Carbohydrate metabolism
Toxins - processes toxins
Store enzymes - large surface area for storing enzymes
What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?
To package and distribute proteins.
Function of lysosome
- Digestion
Lysosomes break down biological polymers like proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids. - Protection
Lysosomes can destroy viruses and bacteria that invade the cell. - Programmed cell death
If a cell is damaged beyond repair, lysosomes can help the cell self-destruct.
What is the function of the cytoskeleton in an animal cell?
To provide structure and support for the cell.
What is the function of the centrioles in an animal cell?
To help with cell division.
Which organelle is responsible for storing water, nutrients, and waste in an animal cell?
Vacuoles
What is the function of the cytoplasm in a cell?
Gel like substance
To suspend organelles and provide a medium for cellular activities.
Which organelle is responsible for maintaining cell shape and movement in a cell?
Cytoskeleton
Which organelle is responsible for packaging and distributing proteins in a cell?
Golgi apparatus
What is the function of a vesicle?
mediate protein transport from the Golgi apparatus to other organelles
