Cell Organelles/Components(Function) Flashcards
Nucleus
Function- DNA Storage
Factory Part- Room where the blueprints are kept
Mitochondrion
Function-
Factory part-
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER)
Function- Lipid production; Detoxification
Factory part- Accessory production - makes decorations for the toy, etc.
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER)
Function- Protein production; in particular for export out of the cell
Factory part- Primary production line - makes the toys
Golgi apparatus
Function- Protein modification and export
Factory part- Shipping department
Peroxisome
Function- Lipid Destruction; contains oxidative enzymes
Factory part- Security and waste removal
Lysosome
Function- Protein destruction
Factory part- Recycling and security
Cell membrane
Function- Controls the movement of substances into and out of the cell
Cytoplasm
Function- Jelly-like substance, where chemical reactions happen
Vacuole
Function- Contains a liquid called cell sap, which keeps the cell firm
Vacuole(Plant Only)
Function- Contains a liquid called cell sap, which keeps the cell firm
Cell wall(Plant Only)
Made of a tough substance called cellulose, which supports the cell
Chloroplasts(Plant Only)
Structures which contain the green pigment chlorophyll; the site of photosynthesis