Chapter 3 (Organelles) Flashcards
What do ribosomes do?
Protein synthesis
What does rough endoplasmic reticulum do?
Has ribosomes so it’s a site for protein synthesis
What does smooth endoplasmic reticulum do?
Lipid synthesis, storage of calcium, detoxification
What does the Golgi apparatus do?
Packs proteins or other molecules for export from the cell ( mail service)
What do Libosomes do?
Get rid of the cells waste by using enzymes
What do peroxisome do?
Get rid of the cells waste by using oxygen
What does the mitochondria do?
Where ATP production takes place
What does the cytoskeleton do?
Give shape to the cell also movement
What are the three types of cytoskeletons?
Microfilament, intermediate filaments, microtubules
What do the nucleus do?
Protein synthesis (RNA) , contains our genetic information (DNA)