Chapter 3: Cell Structure and Function Flashcards
Cell membrane
Lipid bilayers
Provides isolation, protection, sensitivity and support; controls ent/exit or materials
Cytosol
Fluid component of cytoplasm;distributes by diffusion
Cytoskeleton
Made up of microfilaments, intermediate filaments and microtubules
Provides stregnth and support; enables movement of cell structures and materials
Microvilli
Memebrane ext that contain microfilaments
Increase surface area to facilitate absorption of extracellular materials
Cilia
Membrane extensions that contain microtubules
Move materials over surface of cell
Flagella
Long, whip-like filament that moves cell through fluid
In humans only,found in sperm cells
Centrioles
Composed of microtubules; cylindrical structure
Essential for movement of chromosones during cell division
Ribosomes
RNA+proteins
fixed ribosomes bound to ER
Free ribosomes scattered in cytoplasm
Synthesize proteins
Proteasomes
Cylindrical structures that contain proteases (protein-breaking enzymes)
Break down and recycle damaged or abnormal intracellular proteins
ER
Network of membranous channels that extend throughout the cytoplasm; may be smooth or rough
Synthesizes secretory products; provide (IC) storage and transport
Smooth (ER)
Lacks attached ribsomes
Synthesize lipids and carbs
Rough (ER)
Has ribosomes attached to membrane
Packages newly synthesized proteins
Golgi apparatus
Stacks of flattened memebranes that contain chambers
Stores, alters, packages secretory products
form lysosomes
Lysosomes
Vesicles that contain powerful digestive enzymes
remove damaged organelles or pathogens within cells
Peroxisomes
Contain degradative enzymes
Catabolize fats and other organic compounds; neutralize toxic compounds (hydrogen peroxide) generated in the process
Mitochondria
Double memebrane with inner folds
95% of ATP produced
Nucleus
Contains DNA, nucleotids, enzymes and proteins
Control metabolism; stores and processes genetic information; controls protein synthesis
Nucleolus
Contains DNA and RNA
Synthesizes RNA and assembles ribosomal subunits
Receptor proteins
Sensitive to specific extracellular materials that bind to them and trigger a change in a cell’s activity
Channel Proteins
Central pore/channel permits water, ions, and other solutes to pypass lipid portion of the cell membrane
Carrier proteins
Bind and transport solutes across cell membrane
Anchoring proteins
Attach cell memerane to other structures and stabilize its position
Recognition (identifier) proteins
Identify a cell as self or non self, normal or abnormal, to the immune system
Diffusion
Movement of molecules from high to low cocentration of solutes
Osmosis
Diffusion of water from low to high solute concentration