cells Flashcards
plasma membrane
movement in & out of cell
microvilli
folds plasma membrane -> increases absorption
nucleus
contains DNA molecules, site of ribosome synthesis
nucleolus
assembly site for ribosomes, does not control cellular activity
chromatin
thin strands of DNA w/ proteins within nucleus
cytoplasm
area of cell that includes cytosol and organelles
cytosol
fluid portion of cytoplasm
mitochondria
ATP, cellular respiration
ribosomes
site of protein synthesis
rough er
transports proteins, synthesizes phospholipids
site for secretary and membrane protein synthesis
smooth er
fatty acid+steroid synthesis; detoxifies toxic substances
golgi
receives and modifies proteins from RER, sorts +transports
secretory vesicles
secrete substances outside the cell by exocytosis
lysosomes
enzymes digest and recycle worn out organelles
peroxisomes
detoxify harmful substances