Chapter 6 Flashcards
Ribosomes are
The site for protein synthesis Meaning it translates the genetic message Kari from the DNA of the nucleus by the mRNA into a polypeptide chain
Mitochondria purpose
Breaks down molecules generating ATP
Chloroplast purpose
Convert light energy to chemical energy
The purpose of internal membranes 
Synthesizes and modifies:
-proteins
-lipids
-carbohydrates
Plasma membrane purpose
Controls what goes in and out of the cell
What do biologist used to study cells
Microscopes and bio chemistry
LM or Light Microscopy
uses visible light and a system of lenses to generate a magnified image of small objects
EM or Electron Microscopy
Uses a beam of accelerated electrons as a source of illumination to magnify small objects
Cell fractionation
Subjects the cells to centrifugal force in a spinning device called a centrifuge which separates organelles by their physical properties
Biochemistry
The study of chemical processes within relation to living organisms
True or false: All cells are bound by the plasma membrane
True
What is affects cells size and shape
The surface to volume ratio
What are some organelles that both plant and animal cells have?
A nucleus, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, and the mitochondria
Ribosomes Structure
Is made of two subunits of ribosomal RNA and proteins; can be free or bound to ER
Nucleus function
House is chromosomes,nucleoli, ribosomal subunits are made here, Import to regulate entry and exit of materials
Nucleus structure
The nucleus is surrounded by a nuclear envelope which is double membrane and is perforated with nuclear pores. The nuclear envelope is continuous with the endoplasmic reticulum also known as ER
ER function
Smooth ER: Synthesize liquids, metabolism of carbohydrates, storage for calcium ions, detoxification of drugs and poisons
Rough ER: Is it synthesis of those secretory And other proteins on those Addison, add carbohydrates to proteins to make glycoproteins, produces new membrane
Golgi apparatus Structure
Stacks of flattened membranous sacs; has polarity with cis and trans faces
Golgi apparatus function
Modifies proteins, carbs on proteins and phospholipids; synthesis of many polysaccharides
Lysosomes structure and function
Structure: (in animal cells) membranous sac of hydrolytic enzymes
Function: breakdown ingested substances, cell macromolecules, damaged organelles are recycled here
Vacuole structure and function
Structure: large membrane bounded vesicles
Function: digestion, storage, waste disposal, water balance, cell growth and protection
Mitochondrion purpose
Cellular respiration
Chloroplasts purpose
Photosynthesis
Peroxisome
Contains enzymes the transfer H atoms from substances to oxygen producing Hydrogen peroxide which is in converted to water