Unit 3: Organelle Quiz! Flashcards
Cell membrane Function
thin flexible membrane that surrounds the cell
Cell membrane Shape
circular, located on the outside shell of the cell
Cytoskeleton Function
protein filaments that provide structural support
Cytoskeleton Shape
long fibers or threads
Nucleus Function
store genetic info and instructions for making proteins
Nucleus Shape
dense circle
ER Shape
rough with ribosomes smooth without ribosomes
ER Function
folded membranes when lipids and proteins are made
Ribosomes Function
small particles of RNA and protein that assemble protein strands
Ribosomes Shape
tiny, circular organelles
Golgi Apparatus Function
packages, modifies, sorts proteins
Golgi Apparatus Shape
stacked membranes not connected
Mitochondria Function
provides energy powerhouse of the cell
Mitochondria Shape
bean
Vacuole Function
fluids filled sac used to store materials