Cell Funtions (ch.6) Flashcards
1
Q
Nuclear envelope
A
Allows things to enter and leave nucleus
2
Q
Nucleus
A
Directs cellular activity
3
Q
Nucleolus
A
Produces ribosomes
4
Q
Chromatin/DNA
A
Instructions for life
5
Q
Ribosomes
A
Build and breakdown molecules
6
Q
RER
A
Rough endoplasmic reticulum; produces and transports proteins
7
Q
SER
A
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum; build lipids
8
Q
Golgi complex
A
Modifies and stores proteins
9
Q
Vacuole
A
Stores undigested nutrients/water
10
Q
Lysosomes
A
Contain enzymes and break down large molecules
11
Q
Vesicle
A
Used in endocytosis and exocytosis
12
Q
Chloroplast
A
Captures energy and converts it into chemical energy
13
Q
Mitochondria
A
Transfers chemical energy into cellular energy
14
Q
Cell wall
A
Protects plant cell; made of cellulose
15
Q
Cytoplasm
A
Keeps organelles in place and transports materials
