๐ต 1.1: Organelles Flashcards
Inclusion Body
internal structure made of protein located in the cytoplasm or nucleus
What is the use of a inclusion body?
storage site for material made in times of excess
What does an inclusion body store?
glycogen
What is an inclusion body the site for?
protein synthesis and assembly
Nucleus
stores and protects chromosomes, makes mRNA
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
receives proteins made from ribosomes, chemically modifies proteins
Mitochondria
site of ATP production
ATP
molecule that provides energy for chemical reactions
Lysosomes
breakdown and recycling of damaged cell structures
Peroxisomes
detoxify byproducts, breakdown fats into energy
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
stores calcium, makes fat-based molecules
Golgi Apparatus
sends proteins from ER to other organelles, secretes molecules into fluid outside of cell