Cell Structure Flashcards
four basic types of cells
epithelial, connective, nervous and muscular
Cell wall
Provides structural support and protection for the cell
Chloroplasts
Uses photosynthesis to produce ATP and other sugars
Cytoskeleton
Aids in the transferring of materials and movements of whole cells
Golgi Apparatus
Processes proteins
Lysosomes
Aids in digestion and recycling of old cell materials.
Mitochondria
Manufactures ATP
Nucleus
Holds all genetic information such as DNA, and conducts the building of ribosomes
Plasma Membrane
Maintains cell’s environment through the process of selective permeability
Ribosome
Synthesizes proteins in the cell
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
Synthesizes and processes proteins in the cell.
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
Synthesizes and processes lipids in the cell.
Vacuoles
Serves as storage for a variety of elements, toxins, and carbohydrates
Epithelial tissue
Connective tissue