Vacuoles & Mitochondria Flashcards
What is the vacuoles’ purpose in the cell?
It primarily stores water, food, and other dissolved particles.
Does plant cells have little tiny vacuoles in their cell?
HECK NO! It has one HUMONGOUS vacuole!
Lysosomes contain digestive enzymes to break down ____ & _____ inside a cell
FOOD AND WASTES!!!! >:)))
What is it called when lysosomes malfunction like a robot?
The scientific name is called Tay-Sachs! (this isn’t really that important tbh)
Which organelle has protein filaments that help support the cell’s shape? Hint: Our bones are composed of this!!
They’re called a….. CYTOSKELETON
What are MICROTUBULES? Hint; It’s in the name ;)
They are thin, hollow tubes that make up the cytoskeleton, cilia, and flagella!
Microfilaments are small, thread-like _____ fibers that make up the ______.
Microfilaments are small, thread-like PROTEINS fibers that make up the CYTOSKELETON.
Microfilaments also help the cell ____ by _______
MOVE by CONTRACTION!!
Are cilia large, tiny projections of the plasma membrane.
HECK NO!!! >:( They are small, numerous projections across the plasma membrane!!
Do you think cilia can win a bunny hopping race??
DUH!! They move in a beating fashion to help cells move! They also catch a ton of debris!
Flagella are basically little worms that also ______ the ______ _______
HELP the CELL MOVE!
Which organelle is also included in the sperm cell..?
the flagella ofc, even though it’s a girl’s name.. like that totally makes sense- MOVING ON!
Are centrioles involved in cell reproduction?
OBVIOUSLY!! <3
Are centrioles made of microfilaments?
NOO!! They’re made of microTUBULES!!!
