Living Units Flashcards
Anatomy
Name the organelles involved with protein synthesis
Golgi Apparatus, Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum, Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum, and Ribosomes
What organelle is considered the cells powerhouse?
Mitochondria
Name the organelles involved with support and movement
Cytoskeleton, Centriole, Flagella, and Cilia
Name the organelles responsible for cellular digestion
Lysosomes and Peroxisomes
Which area of the cell is considered the “Factory Area”?
Golgi Apparatus
Where is DNA stored?
Nucleus
What provides the genetic blueprint for cellular division?
DNA
What are the two major functions of the nucleus?
Stores genetic material and control center
What is considered the headquarters of the cell?
Nucleus
What structure in the nucleus assemble ribosomes?
Nucleolus (Nucleoli)
What organelle is key in the processing and packaging of proteins and lipids?
Golgi apparatus
What organelle protects the cell from oxidative damage?
Peroxisomes
Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?
Ribosomes
Water accounts for what percent of cytoplasm?
70%- 80%
Which organelle plays an important role in mitosis?
The centrioles
What are the two locations for cellular respiration?
Mitochondria and Cytoplasm
What organelle is the center for cellular digestion?
Lysosome
Which organelle manufactured CHO and packages sections?
Golgi apparatus
What are the two molecules that make up the plasma membrane?
Phospholipids and Cholesterol
Which organelle is found in most cells that need the most energy?
Mitochondria
What is the chief solvent in the fluids inside and outside the plasma membrane?
Water
What is the name of the fluid outside the plasma membrane?
Interstitial fluid
What is the name of the fluid inside the plasma membrane?
Intracellular fluid
What is the portion of the cell vital to cell health and maintaining homeostasis?
Cell membrane
