CELL Flashcards
Basic and fundamental unit of life, it possesses a highly organized structure that enables it to carry out its vital functions.
CELL
2 Types of Cell
PROKARYOTIC
EUKARYOTIC
A type if cell that lacks a defined nucleus
Prokaryotic
Cells that has a defined nucleus
Eukaryotic
a phospholipid bilayer which surrounds the cell
Cell Membrane
a selective barrier between the interior and the exterior environment
Cell Membrane
its primary role lies in regulating the passage of substances, including nutrients and waste materials
Cell Membrane
Within it, specialized proteins play a crucial role in facilitating molecular transport and cellular communication.
Cell Membrane
an organelle that houses DNA, located in the center of eukaryotic cells.
Nucleus
Its primary function is to store and safeguard genetic information, controlling gene expression and DNA replication.
Nucleus
It also contains the nucleotus, which is involved in ribosome synthesis.
Nucleus
a gel-like matrix containing water, salts, proteins, and other molecules
Cytoplasm
occupies space between the cell membrane and the nucleus
Cytoplasm
plays a crucial role in biochemical reactions, energy production, and substance transport
Cytoplasm
Building and repairing cellular structures, regulating biological processes, and expressing specific characteristics of each organism.
Protein Synthesis
Are essential organelles for cellular functioning and survival
Ribosomes
synthesize proteins using the genetic information from messenger RNA (mRNA), crucial for cellular structure, function, and regulation
Ribosomes
are located in the cytoplasm and the rough endoplasmic reticulum.
Ribosomes
Ribosomes are located in the _____ and the ______
cytoplasm & rough endoplasmic reticulum
network interconnected membranes that extends from nuclear membrane to cell membrane
Endoplasmic Reticulum
plays a role in the transport, processing, & distribution of proteins and lipids within the cell
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Two main types of endoplasmic reticulum
RoughEndoplasmic Reticulum
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
_____ is studded with ribosomes and is involved in the synthesis and modification of proteins.
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER)
______ specializes in lipid synthesis, carbohydrate metabolism, and detoxification.
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER)
packaging of proteins and lipids produced in the endoplasmic reticulum
Golgi Apparatus
Synthesizes carbohydrates and lipoproteins are essential for maintaining cell’s internal balance
Golgi Apparatus