CELL ORGANELLES AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Flashcards

1
Q

are Rodlike, double-
membrane structures: inner
membrane folded
into projections
called cristae

A

Mitochondria

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2
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Dense particles consisting of two subunits, each composed of ribosomal RNA and protein. Free attached to rough endoplasmic reticulum

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Ribosomes

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3
Q

The site of protein synthesis

A

Ribosomes

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4
Q

Purpose of the ribosome?

A

The site of protein synthesis

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5
Q

Site of ATP synthesis; powerhouse of the cell

A

Mithochondria

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6
Q

Membranous system enclosing a cavity, the cistern, and coiling through cytoplasm. externally studded with ribosomes

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Rough E.R.

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7
Q

Sugar groups attached to proteins withing the cisterns.
Proteins are bound in vesicles for
externally studded with ribosomes

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Rough E.R

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8
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purpose of the Rough E.R.

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Sugar groups attached to proteins withing the cisterns.
Proteins are bound in vesicles for transport to the Golgi apparatus and other sites. External face synthesizes phospholipids

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9
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Membranous system of sacs and tubules; free of ribosomes

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Smooth E.R.

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10
Q

Site of lipid and steroid
(cholesterol) synthesis, lipid metabolism, and drug detoxification

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Smooth E.R.

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11
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purpose of the smooth E.R.

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Site of lipid and steroid
(cholesterol) synthesis, lipid metabolism, and drug detoxification

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12
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A stack of flattened membranes and associated vesicles close to the nucleus

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Golgi apparatus

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13
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Packages, modifies, and segregates proteins for secretion from the cell, inclusion in lysosomes, and incorporation into the plasma membrane

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Golgi apparatus

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14
Q

The enzyme detoxifies a number of toxic substances. The most
important enzyme, catalase,
breaks down hydrogen peroxide

A

Peroxisomes

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15
Q

Membranous sac of catalase and oxidase enzymes

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Peroxisomes

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16
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Sites of intracellular digestion

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Lysosomes

17
Q

Sites of intracellular digestion

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Lysosomes

18
Q

Membranous sacs containing acid hydrolases (powerful digestive enzymes)

A

Lysosomes

19
Q

Cylindrical structure made of tubulin proteins

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Microtubles

20
Q

The state of cytoskeletal elements; resist mechanical
forces acting on the cell

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intermediate filaments

21
Q

are made up of protein fibers where the composition varies

A

Intermediate filaments

22
Q

Paired cylindrical bodies, each composed of nine triplets of microtubules

A

Centrioles

23
Q

Organize a microtubule network during mitosis (cell division) to
form the spindle and asters.
Form the bases of cilia and
flagella

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centrioles

24
Q

Varied; includes stored nutrients such as lipid droplets and glycogen granules, protein crystals, pigment granules

A

Inclusions

25
Q

Storage for nutrients, wastes,
and cell product

A

inclusions

26
Q

all matter, living and nonliving consists of building units called

A

chemical elemts

27
Q

how many elements are naturally occuring?

A

92

28
Q

how many elements are present in significant amount in most animal tissues

A

22

29
Q

are the basic building block of life

A

cells

30
Q

where are cells relatively derived from?

A

uniform population of precursor cells

31
Q

the cytosol is also known as the?

A

intracellular fluid

32
Q

the intrecellular fluid is continuous with the ?

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extracellular fluid

33
Q

movement of fluid across this membrane is driven by?

A

concentrations dissolved and soluble substances

34
Q

a protein-based where it provides form to the cell

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cytoskeleton

35
Q

is housed within a membrane-bound nucleus

A

DNA