Cytoplasmic Organelles

Cytoplasmic Organelles

1. Peroxisomes

   • Contain oxidative Enzymes
     • Catalase
     • Urate Oxidase
     • Breaks substances into harmless products
   • Major sites of oxygen utilization

2. Mitochondria

   • Cellular respiration
   • Energy Production
   • Contains its own DNA

3. Vaults

   • AKA = Ribonucleoproteins
   • Carry messenger RNA

4. Cytoskeleton

   • Maintains the cells shape & organization
   • Mcrotubules
   • Microfilaments

5. Plasma Membrane

   • Controls the composition of the compartment
   • Provides selective transport system
   • Composition
     • Semi-permeable
       • Hdydrophobic
         • Water fearing
       • Hydrophillic
         • Water loving