Organelles and Their Functions Flashcards
1
Q
What is the nickname for the E.R.?
A
Highway of the cell
2
Q
What is the structure of the E.R.?
A
System of tubes
3
Q
How many types of E.R are there?
A
2 (Rough and Smooth)
4
Q
Where is the E.R located?
A
Throughout the cytoplasm
5
Q
What if the function of the E.R?
A
Transports molecules throughout the cell
6
Q
What process does the E.R carry out?
A
Synthesis (Rough ER)
7
Q
Which E.R. carries out synthesis?
A
Rough
8
Q
What is the structure of ribosomes?
A
They are tiny, dense granules
9
Q
Where are the ribosomes located?
A
Throughout the cytoplasm
10
Q
What is the nickname for ribosomes?
A
“Protein Factories of the Cell”
11
Q
What process do the ribosomes carry out?
A
What process do the ribosomes carry out?
