Organelles Flashcards
The theory that supports as to why mitochondria are in our body
The endosymbiotic theory
Proof of the mitochondrial theory (2)
1) two membranes
2) cellular respiration
What is the between space of a mitochondrion called?
Inter membrane
What is the inside of a mitochondrion called?
Cellular matrix
Mitochondria is called the power house of the cell because it’s produces
A lot of ATP/ADP
Rough ER is tough because
Of the attached ribosomes
Purpose of rough ER is
To make proteins from mature mRNA
Purpose of smooth ER
To make lipids
Cool fact of smooth ER
Can detoxify liver
Purpose of nuclear envelope
To be a barrier from inside nucleus from cytosol
What helps in exocytosis within cells?
Vacuoles
What makes lysosomes?
Golgi body
Purpose of trans side of golgi?
Transport
Purpose of cis side of Golgi?
Packaging
Purpose of lysosomes? (2)
1) phagocytosis
2) apoptosis