Cells Flashcards
Define Cytoskeleton
fibres that make up the cell structural frame work.
Define Cytoplasm
A thick solution (composed of water, salt an proteins) that fills each cell enclosed by the cell membrane.
Define Endoplasmic reticulum
Helps proses molecules created by the cell, an helps move molecules to specific destination.
Define Golgi apparatus
helps process and package proteins and lipid molecules
Define Lysosome and peroxisome
It’s the recycling centres of the cell, it digests foreign bacteria that invade the cell and gets rid of toxic substances.
Define Mitochondria
It Generates most of the chemical energy needed to power the cell’s biochemical reactions
Define Nucleus
The cells command centre, sending directions to the cell to mature, divide or die, it also houses DNA
Define Ribosome
Proses cells genetic instruction to create proteins
Define Plasma / cell membrane
The outer lining of the cell, it allows materials to enter and leave the cell
Define Mitosis
Mitosis produces two daughter cells that are identical to the parent cell. This is the type of cell division involved in growth and repair of the body.
Define meiosis
Meiosis produces gametes (eggs and sperm cells) that have half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell.