Cell Types and functions Flashcards
Lysosomes
Contains digestive enzymes to break down harmful substances
Cytoskeleton
Network of proteins found within the cytoplasm for support and structure
Vesicle
Transports proteins throughout the cell
Prokaryote
Cell with no nucleus or membrane-bound structures
Cytoplasm
Clear gel-like fluid in cells that holds the organelles
Flagella
Long hair-like projection used for movement in cells; uses a whip-like motion
Nucleus
Where DNA is stored in a eukaryotic cell
Rough ER
Organelle that hugs the nucleus and has ribosomes attached to it
Cell wall
Firm, fairly rigid structure found outside of plans for support
Mitochondira
Breaks down food into usable energy in a process called cellular respiration
Vacuole
Storage for the cell
Eukaryote
Cell with membrane-bound organelles and a nucleus
Cilia
Short numerous hair-like projections that move in wave patterns for movement
Cell membrane
Serves as a semi-permeable boundary between the cell and its enviroment
Golgi apparatus
Packages and modifies proteins
Choroplast
Organelle in plants that uses light energy to make glucose in a process called photosynthesis
Ribosomes
Where proteins are made