Cell Structure and Function. Flashcards
Mitochondria responsibilities…
Responsible for aerobic cellular respiration and producing ATP.
Inside the mitochondria..
Double membranes, cristae, a matrix, circular DNA and ribosomes.
chloroplasts responsibility…
Photosynthesis.
Inside Chloroplasts..
Double membranes, Grana, Thylakoids, Lamellae, Stroma, Circular DNA, Ribosomes and Chlorophyll.
what are Ribosomes?
Cellular structures found in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes, are attached to the endoplasmic reticulum or free in the cytosol.
Ribosomes responsibility..
Protein synthesis from amino acids.
Endoplasmic reticulum responsibilities..
Transporting materials within the cell, modifying and transporting proteins made by ribosomes… part of ER involved with lipid synthesis and transport.
Cristae responsibilities..
Increasing surface area for cellular respiration and ATP production.
what are Cristae?
Folds within the inner membrane of the mitochondria.
what is a Matrix?
Fluid-filled inner spaces of the mitochondria where cellular activities occur.
what are Grana/Granum?
Stacks of membranes within chloroplasts that contain thylakoids where photosynthesis occurs.
What is a Thylakoid?
Individual membrane within Grana. Light dependent photosynthesis takes place.
What is Lamellae?
structures that join Grana within chloroplasts which aid in the functioning of photosynthesis
What is Stroma?
Fluid filling the empty spaces within chloroplasts. light dependent photosynthesis takes place.
What are transport vesicles?
Vesicles that transport substances from the ER to the Golgi Apparatus for further processing and secretion.
what is ATP?
Molecule that stores and carries energy within cells and is produced due to aerobic cellular respiration in the mitochondria, also used in other cellular processes.
DNA
“Deoxyribonucleic acid” Genetic material found in Mitochondria’s and Chloroplasts.
DNA responsibilities..
Encoding essential proteins for their functioning.
What is Chlorophyll?
The green pigment found in chloroplasts.
Chlorophyll Responsibilities…
Capturing energy from the sun during photosynthesis.
What are Proteins?
Complex molecules constructed by ribosomes.
Protein responsibilties…
Known for regulating cells, tissues, organs and essential for the cell structure and function.
What are Amino Acids?
they are the building blocks of proteins. Most are made from the body but some come out of diet.
What are Enzymes?
Biological catalysts that are essential for various metabolic processes.
What is a Golgi Apparatus?
A system of flattened membrane sacks.
Golgi Apparatus responsibilities…
Modifying the final variation of proteins and packaging for secretion.
What are Vacuole?
A membrane sack used for storing material inside cells. They are large and permanent in plant cells while being small and temporary in animal cells.