Cells 1 Flashcards
Conversion of lipids/ proteins to glucose
Gluconeogenesis
Conversion of glucose to pyruvic acid
Glycolysis
The formation of glycogen from glucose
Glycogenesis
Breakdown of glycogen to glucose
Glycogenolysis
Selective permeability regulates substances in and out of the cell
Plasma membrane
Lipid metabolism / Steroid production
Smooth ER
De-toxify the cell
Perioxisomes
Short extensions increasing the cellular surface area and sweep substances along the cell surface
Cilia
ATP production
Mitochondria
Modify and package proteins and lipids
Golgi apparatus
Manufactures proteins and phospholipids
Rough ER
Protein synthesis
Ribosomes
Digests foreign materials and cellular debris
Lysosomes
Tubular network providing framework and support of cell
Cytoskeleton
Vesicles transporting what type of substance across the plasma cell membrane
Large molecules like proteins