Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Anatomy & Physiology > cell organelles > Flashcards

cell organelles Flashcards

1
Q

what is the structure of the nucleus?

A

nuclear membrane (double membrane) engulfs nucleus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

what in the cell does the nucleus regulate?

A

cell division & growth, protein development, cell death

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

what is another term for the nucleus?

A

control center

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

what does the nucleus contain?

A

contains DNA, so has cell’s genetic info

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

what is the structure of ribosomes?

A

small, circle-like structure

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

what happens on the side of ribosomes?

A

ribosomes are the site of protein synthesis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

what do ribosomes read from the cell?

A

the blueprints for proteins made by the cell are read by ribosomes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

what do ribosomes makes?

A

makes the amino acid sequence according to the genetic code blueprints

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

what are 2 types of endoplasmic reticulums?

A

rough ER & smooth ER

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

what is the structure of the ER?

A

network of membranes in cells

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

what is made in the ER?

A

the passageway where chemicals are made

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

what is the function of the ER in general?

A

the process & transport of new materials

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

what is the appearance of the rough ER?

A

a rough, bumpy appearance

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

what is the function of the rough ER?

A

folds & tugs new proteins to transport them

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

does the rough ER or the smooth ER have ribosomes attached to them?

A

rough ER

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

what is the function of the smooth ER?

A

hormone & lipid synthesis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

what is the structure of the golgi apparatus?

A

series of flatted, membrane-bound sacs

18
Q

what is the function of the golgi complex?

A

receives proteins from the rough ER, then packages & distributes them to the cell membrane

19
Q

when the golgi apparatus packages & distributes proteins to the cell membrane what happens to these proteins?

A

the proteins either become apart of the lipid bilayer or it leaves the cell

20
Q

what is the structure of lysosomes?

A

small, spherical organelles with digestive enzymes

21
Q

what are the 2 functions of lysosomes?

A
  1. breaks down & recycles unneeded materials for the cell
  2. helps in apoptosis
22
Q

what is apoptosis?

A

programmed cell death

23
Q

what do the lysosomes break down?

A

old cell parts, invading bacteria & viruses

24
Q

what is the mitochondria?

A

the site of respiration

25
Q

what is the main function of the mitochondria?

A

to make ATP and store energy for biochemical reactions

26
Q

what is ATP used for?

A

ATP fuels the activities of the cell

27
Q

what is the structure of centrioles?

A

paired barrel shaped organelles in cytoplasm

28
Q

what is the function of centrioles?

A

used in cell division by makes microtubules to pull a copy of each chromosome to opposite sides of the cell

29
Q

what are microtubules?

A

long, stiff fibers used to pull chromosomes during cell division

30
Q

what is the structure of cytoplasm?

A

jelly-like substance filling the inside space of cells

31
Q

what is cytoplasm made of?

A

mainly water, but also salt, enzymes, and other organic molecules

32
Q

what is the function of the cytoplasm?

A

surrounding & protecting organelles

33
Q

what 2 processes take place in the cytoplasm?

A

protein synthesis & glycolysis

34
Q

what is the structure of the nucleolus?

A

spherical structure engulfing the nucleus

35
Q

where is RNA transcribed?

A

in the nucleolus

36
Q

what is the function of the nucleolus?

A

to make & assemble ribosomes, which then go to the cytoplasm

37
Q

what are the 2 types of chromatin?

A

euchromatin & heterochromatin

38
Q

what is chromatin made of?

A

macromolecules of DNA, RNA, and proteins in the nucleus

39
Q

what are the 2 functions of chromatin?

A
  1. packages DNA to fit in the nucleus
  2. strengthens DNA for mitosis & meiosis
40
Q

what is another term for the cell membrane?

A

plasma membrane

41
Q

what is the cell membrane?

A

the semi permeable phospholipid bilayer

42
Q

what is the function of the cell membrane?

A

controls what goes in & out of the cell

Anatomy & Physiology (15 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions