Cell Flashcards
Multicellular
many cells
Unicellular
Made of a single cell
Prokaryote
unicellular organism that lacks a nucleus
Eukaryote
organism whose cells contain a nucleus
jobs of cells
make energy, make proteins, make more cells
Glucose + Oxygen
carbon dioxide + water + energy
nucleus
Control center of the cell. Contains DNA.
Nucleolus
Found inside the nucleus and produces ribosomes which move out of pores in the nuclear envelope and latch onto the outside of rough endoplasmic reticulum
Mitochondria
the site of respiration using oxygen
location - muscles, liver, brain cells
Ribosomes
made of two subunits which join together to manufacture proteins
rER
contains many ribosomes and is important in the formation and storage of protein
Golgi apparatus
works together with the rER and is important in storing and packaging molecules such as protein and lipids ready for transport
Lysosomes
contains enzymes whose main role is to digest waste
cilia/flagellum
short hairs like structure that move liquid past the cell surface and help the cell to move
Cytoskeleton
is a flexible, fibrous structure consisting of microtubules, intermediate filaments, and microfilaments. the structure provides a secure scaffolding for the organelles and provides support for whole cells
Centrioles
two hollow cylinders arranged at the right angle of each other they are important in spindle formation during cell diffusion
peroxisome
mall vessels containing oxygenated enzymes. helped remove toxic substances
plasma memebrane
surrounds every cell is sometimes referred to as the cell surface membrane. it controls the passage of substances in and out of the cells.
structure of plasma membrane
is made up of proteins and phospholipids, cholesterol, lipids and carbohydrates
Phospholipids
is a special type of lipid molecule they have two distinct regions a hydrophilic ‘head’ that is attracted to water, and at the end a fatty acid hydrophobic tail that repels water. they provide the structure of the cell surface membrane
cholesterol molecules
help to stabilise the membrane and regulate the fluidity so it does not become too rigid or too fluid
Glycolipids
molecules project out into the solution surrounding the cell and help to stabilise the membrane. they act as receptor molecules