eukaryotic Flashcards
what is the definition of a nucleus?
a membrane bound organelle that contains chromatin and nucleous
In eukaryotic cells what does DNA associate with to form a complex called chromatin?
histones (proteins) to form a complex called chromatn
what does the nucleolus produce and what does Dna contain to help with this?
RRNA and Ribosomes for photosynthesis. Dna contains info to rpoduce MRNA and TRNA
Describe what the mitochondria does?
the mitochondria is the site of aerobic respiration
what does the inner membrane of the mitochondria do to increase surface area?
folds into cristae to increase the surface area for enzymes involved
what’s the purpose of the cel wall?
provides structure on outer layer of cell for support and structure
what does the cell wall contain?
cellulose (in plants and algae) chitin (in fungi) Murein (in prokaryotes)
what is a vacuole?
a membrane bound organelle with the cell sap
what role does the vacuoe have?
keeps (plant) cells turgid (swollen by fluid)
what is the tonoplast?
membrane of the vacuole that keeps the vacoule acidic by bringing protons
what is the cell membrane?
a phospho lipid bilayer that regukates transport in and out the cell
what does the cell membrane have to achieve it’s function?
contains protein and cholesterol
what is the function of ribosomes?
synthesize ,store and transpot lipids and carbohydrates and the site of translation during protein synthesis
what do ribosomes have to transport proteins and material throughout the cell?
fluid-filled tubules
what type of structure does a ribosomehave to increase surface area?
fold structure - large surface area for protein synthesis