Topic 2-Cell Structure Flashcards
Function of SER
Synthesis and transport of lipids
Function of RER
Transport system for proteins and ribosomes along its length used for protein synthesis
Function of cellulose cell wall
Provides strength and supper allows movement of water and prevents the cell from bursting
Function Of vacuoles in plants
Storage site for glucose u organic ions and metabolic wastes
Function of chloroplasts
Site of photosynthesis
Function of mitochondria
Site of aerobic respiration which produces ATP energy
What is a tissue
Group of cells with a similar structure that work together to perform a particular function
What is an organ system
Two or more organs working together to perform a life function
Eg digestive system or repository system
Why is it important that the cristae gives the mitochondria a large internal surface area
To provide a large surface area for ATP synthesis to occur on
What are the organelles in a eukaryote cell that has a double membrane
Nucleus mitochondria and chloroplast
What are the three types of animal cells
Epithelial tissue, muscle and connective tissue
Give two examples of plant tissue
Xylem and phloem
Give examples of animal organs
Heart and brain
Give examples of plant organs
Roots and leaves
What is the photosynthetic pigment in the thylakoid called
Chlorophyll
What are ribosomes made up of
Proteins and rRNA
What is the function of the nucleus
Contains the cells DNA which provides the code for the synthesis of proteins
What is the function of the nuclear pores
Allow the mRNA to transport out of the nucleus
Describe the function of the nucleolus
Produces ribosomal RNA
Describe the differences in between ribosomes in eukaryotes and prokaryotes
In eukaryotes the ribosomes can be free in the cytoplasm or attached to the rough endoplaamic reticulum, in prokaryotes there is only free ribosomes present
Ribosomes are larger in eukaryotes and far smaller in prokaryotes