Flashcards
Biology - Cells
Cards in this deck (16)
- 1MitochondriaProduces energy
- 2Plasma MembraneMembrane boundary of cell; regulates cell transport and controls what enters/exits the cell
- 3Cell WallProtects and supports the plasma membrane in plant cells
- 4NucleusEncloses genetic material; the control centre of the cell
- 5NucleolusGranular body within nucleus; site of rRNA synthesis
- 6Endoplasmic ReticulumNetwork of internal membranes; site of lipid and protein synthesis
- 7Golgi ApparatusModifies, packages and secretes proteins
- 8LysosomeMembranous sacs that contain digestive enzymes
- 9VacuolesTransport and store water/fluids
- 10PlastidsHelp photosynthesis occur
- 11ChromosomesComposed of DNA; contain genes
- 12RibosomesCell organelles composed of RNA and protein
- 13CentrioleSmall hollow cylinders; Involved in cell division
- 14MicrotubulesStructural support for moving organelles
- 15PeroxisomeA cell organelle containing enzymes; decomposes fatty acids
- 16Nuclear EnvelopeThe double membrane surrounding the nucleus within a cell (lipid bilayer)