Membrane And Cells Flashcards
1
Q
What is the nucleolus?
A
Largest structure in nucleus, site of ribosome biogenesis (ribosome synthesis)
2
Q
What does the microvili do?
A
Increases surface area for diffusion, absorption and secretion
3
Q
What is a lysosome?
A
Is in animal cells, contains hydrolytic enzymes which break down biomolecules
4
Q
What is smooth ER?
A
Metabolises calcium ions, does lipid synthesis and steroid hormones
5
Q
What is rough ER?
A
Subsect of endoplasmic reticulum, does protein synthesis + folding
6
Q
What is a hepatic?
A
Liver cell
7
Q
What do vesicles do?
A
Package and secrete proteins and lipids
8
Q
What is the golgi apparatus function?
A
Transporting and sorting proteins and lipids
