Functions of a cell Flashcards
1
Q
Cell wall
A
Keeps shape of cell (p)
2
Q
Plasma membrane
A
Transports content in and out of cell, protection
3
Q
Ribosome
A
Synthesizes protein
4
Q
Smooth Endoplasmic reticulum
A
Synthesize and transports lipids
5
Q
Rough endoplasmic reticulum
A
Transports protein within a cell, modifies protein
6
Q
Nucleus
A
Stores DNA, controls cell
7
Q
Central vacuole
A
Stores waste, water, amino acids (p)
8
Q
Chloroplast
A
Site for photosynthesis (p)
9
Q
Mitochondrion
A
Produces power for the cell, cellular respiration
10
Q
Golgi apparatus
A
Modifies proteins and lipids received from ER to transport vesicles for secretion
11
Q
Cytoplasm
A
Fluid in which organelles are found in a cell
12
Q
Lysosome
A
Breaks down organelles and debris (a)
13
Q
Starch grains
A
Stores glucose as starch (p)
