Organelles Flashcards
1
Q
Ribosomes
A
Site of protein synthesis (cells make proteins)
2
Q
Nucleus
A
Stores genetic materiak
3
Q
Golgi complex
A
Exports secretory products that are released by cells
4
Q
Endoplasmic reticulum
A
Intracellular transport
5
Q
Mitochondira
A
Sit of aerobic respiration
6
Q
Peroxisome
A
Digests toxic substances
7
Q
Centrosome
A
Microtubule assmebly (key part of cytoskeleton)
8
Q
Nucleolus
A
Ribosomes assembly
9
Q
Vacuole
A
Fluid filled internal cavity
10
Q
Vesicle
A
Temporary storage
11
Q
Lysosome
A
Sit of material digestion
12
Q
Chloroplast
A
Site of photosynthesis
13
Q
Cell wall
A
Gives shape
14
Q
Plasma membrane
A
Final layer of protection, holds everything inside, determines what goes in and out
15
Q
Pili
A
Interacting with environment, sex pilus
16
Q
Flagella
A
Propelling organism through environment
