A very small organelle
not bounded by a
membrane, consisting of
a large and small
subunit. It is made up of
protein and RNA
Uses the information
in nucleic acids to
synthesise proteins
Cell Membrane
A phospholipid
bilayer with intrinsic
and extrinsic protein
molecules
A partially permeable
barrier which controls the
passage of substances
into and out of the cell
Nucleus & Nucleolus
Large organelle enclosed by
a double membrane
(envelope) perforated by
pores. Contains chromosomes
and one or more nuclei
Chromosomes contain DNA
which controls the synthesis
of proteins. Ribosomes are
formed on the nucleolus
Smooth & Rough ER
A complex network of
flattened
membrane-bound sacs
called cisternae. Often
has ribosomes on the
cytoplasmic side
Forms a system of channels for transporting materials through the
cytoplasm One type has ribosomes on its surface and is the site of protein
synthesis
Golgi Body
A stack of membrane bound flattened sacs in the cytoplasm
Receives protein synthesised on the ER and prepares
them for secretion from the cell. This often involves adding
carbohydrates to the proteins to make them glycoproteins
Mitochondria
Have an outer membrane and an inner one
which is folded into cristae. Inside the inner
membrane is the matrix containing enzymes, a
circular DNA molecule and ribosomes
The site of aerobic respiration and responsible for producing most of the ATP in a cell
Chloroplast
Surrounded by 2 membranes. Contains a
matrix called stroma which has a system of
membranes running through it. these are
stacked in places to form grana containing
chlorophyll. Stroma contains circular DNA,
ribosomes and starch granules
The organelle in which photosynthesis
takes place. Pigments capture the
energy of sunlight and transfer it to
chemical bonds
Cell Wall
Consists of cellulose microfibrils and other polysaccharides
Provides mechanical support and
protection. Prevents cell from
bursting
Lysosomes
A vesicle containing digestive enzymes
Responsible for
destroying worn out
organelles and for
digesting the contents
of vacuoles formed by
phagocytosis
Centrioles
A pair of
short
cylinders.
Each one is
made up of
nine
microtubules
Form a spindle-shaped structure of
protein fibres on which the
chromosomes move during nuclear
division
Flagella
Hair like extensions that stick out from the surface of a cell
Causes whole cells to move.
Microtubules use energy from
ATP to slide over each other
causing movement
Cilia
Same as flagella
Occur in large numbers. Their movement
sweeps substances along
Microtubules
Fine tubular structure built of tubulin
and forms part of the cytoskeleton. In
eukaryotes only
Give the cell structural support but can be assembled
and disassembled to transport organelles and
substances through the cytoplasm