Cell Project Animal Flashcards
Nucleus
Structure: surronded by a double membrane with nuclear pores, contains the DNA
Function: Controls the functions of the cell
Nucleolus
Structure: small, dense structure inside the nucleus
function: Produces ribosomes
Centriole
Structure: A small, cylindrical organelle located near the nucleus
Function: creates spindle fibers that are involved in cell division.
Vacuole
Structure: One large vesicle filled with fluid in plant cells, many small ones in animal cells.
Function: A storage organelle, usually stores water but also stores waste products and other unwanted substances from the cell.
Mitochondria
Structure: Has a double membrane, the inner layer folds to make many layers.
Function:This is where celluar respiration takes place to make and release energy (ATP)
Golgi Complex
Structure: made up of a series of flattened stacked pouches.
Function: receives and packages macromolecules (proteins) for transport elsewhere in or out of the cell
Ribosome
Structure: Small, round organelles made of RNA.
Function: use the DNA’s instructions to make proteins.
Lysosome
Structure: Small, round organelle containing enzymes
Function: Enzymes inside break down waste in the cell.
Rough ER
Structure: Series of connected tubes, studded with ribosomes
Function: continues the process of making proteins before they get shipped to the Golgi body
Smooth ER
Structure: Series of connected tubes attached to the nuclear membrane
Function: processes other organic material like carbohydrates and lipids, ships them to locations inside the cell
Cytoplasm
Structure: The clear, gel-like material inside the cell
Function: keeps the organelles in place. Most celluar activities take place here.
Cell Membrane
Structure: A lipid bilayer that surronds the cell, semi-permeable
Function: controls the transportation of materials in and out of the cell.
