Cell structure Flashcards
Function of nucleus?
Houses all of the cell’s genetic material in the form of DNA, which contains the instructions for protein synthesis.
Function of nucleolus?
Makes ribosomes and RNA which pass into the cytoplasm and are used in protein synthesis
Function of nuclear envelope?
A double membrane with nuclear pores to allow mRNA out to go to the ribosomes for use in protein synthesis
Function of rough endoplasmic reticulum?
Transports proteins made by the attached ribosomes
Function of smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
Involved in the making of lipids.
Function of golgi apparatus?
Modifies proteins received from the Rough ER and then packages them into vesicles so they can be transported.
Produces lysosomes
Function of ribsomes?
Site of protein synthesis.
Function of mitochondria?
Site of respiration and production of ATP.
Function of lysosomes?
Contain lysins which are digestive enzymes which break down organelles, pathogens and cells. When a cells dies it undergoes autolysis under the direction of lysosomes
Function of chloroplasts?
Site of photosynthesis in plant cells.
Function of cell surface membrane?
Controls the entry and exit of substances into and out of the cell.
Function of centrioles?
Form the spindle which moves chromosomes during cell division.
Function of flagella?
locomotion.
Role of organelles in production of proteins:
- The gene containing the instructions for the production of the hormones is copied onto a piece of mRNA
- mRNA leaves the nucleus through the nuclear pore.
- mRNA attaches to a ribosome sometimes part of the RER
- Ribosome reads the instruction to assemble the protein
- Molecules are ‘pinched off’ in vesicles and travel towards the golgi apparatus
- Vesicle fuses with golgi apparatus
- Golgi apparatus processes and packages the molecules, ready for release
- The molecules are ‘pinched off’ in vesicles from the golgi apparatus and move towards the cell surface membrane
- Vesicles fuse with the cell surface membrane
- Cell surface membrane opens to release molecules outside this is exocytosis
Properties and function of cytoskeleton:
-Strengthening and maintaining the structure of the cell
-Providing support to cellular organelles and maintaining their position
-Involved in movements of cellular material e.g. moving chromosomes during cell division
-Mobilising the cell