Cell Organelles (FUNCTION ONLY) Flashcards
1
Q
Nucleus
A
Stores DNA.
2
Q
Ribosomes
A
Make proteins for the cell.
3
Q
Rough ER
A
- Where Ribosomes are located
- Protein Synthesis to send proteins out of the cell.
4
Q
Smooth ER
A
- Synthesis of Lipids
- Metabolizes Carbohydrates
- Detox of Drugs/Poisons
- Storage of Calcium Ions
5
Q
Golgi
A
- Storage and Modification of proteins for synthetization
- Modifies lipid molecules to be sent outside the cell
6
Q
Plasma Membrane
A
Controls what types of ions/molecules go in and out of the cell.
7
Q
Cytoplasm
A
Jelly-like substance surrounding the organelles in the cell.
8
Q
Cell Wall
A
Maintains Shape/Structure of cell.
9
Q
Mitochondria
A
Converts energy stored in glucose into ATP.
10
Q
Chloroplast
A
Converts light energy into glucose (sugar).
11
Q
Lysosome
A
Contains enzymes which are used to digest macromolecules.
12
Q
Cilia
A
- Keeps passages free of mucus around body
- Can be used for mobility in single-celled organisms
- Process signals from other cells
13
Q
Flagella
A
Provides mobility.
14
Q
Vacuole
A
- Storage and breakdown of waste
- Hydrolysis of macromolecules
