cell theory quiz 3 q2 Flashcards
what is mitochondria’s nickname?
“powerhouse of the cell”
what is mitochondria involved in?
cellular respiration, metabolism, energy, form atp
what is atp?
energy molecule
what do mitochondria contain?
cristae
what do cristaes do?
increase surface area
where do we inherit mitochondria from?
our moms
what is a disease cause by not enough mitochondria?
chronic fatigue
what is the structure of mitochondria?
double layered membrane
what make ribosomes?
the nucleus
what do ribosomes look like?
grains of sand
what are attached ribosomes?
on ER (protein sent out of the cell) > stuck on wall
what are floating ribosomes?
in the cell (protein within the cell, for the cell)
what are ribosomes made up of?
RNA> nucleic acid
what is endoplasmic reticulum
ER, channels inside the cell
what is rough er
contains ribosomes (protein sent out of the cell)
what is smooth er
does not contain ribosomes. fat sent out of the cell
what is Golgi bodies nickname?
packing center
what does Golgi body look like?
a stack of coins
what is Golgi body involved in?
secretion
What are vacuoles?
clear bubbles that hold eater and prevent dehydration
what kind of vacuoles do plants have?
large but few of them
what kind of vacuoles do animals have?
many small ones
what is lysosomes nickname?
suicide sack
what is the structure of a lysosome like?
double membrane and fragile
