Introduction to Cellular Processes and Organelles

Vocabulary flashcards covering the structure and functions of cellular organelles, transport processes, and lysosomal mechanisms.

Cis face

The phase of the Golgi apparatus where transport vesicles from the RER enter, join, and deliver proteins to be modified.

Trans face

The maturing phase of the Golgi apparatus from which secretory vesicles exit after protein modification.

Exocytosis

The cellular process of excluding or transporting materials outside of the cell.

Endocytosis

The process by which material enters inside the cell, derived from "endo" meaning inside.

Lysosome

A vesicle produced as a secondary function of the Golgi apparatus that carries enzymes and carries out autolysis, endocytosis, and repair.

Autolysis

A self-destruction process where a cell or lysosome breaks itself apart like a time bomb when it is no longer of use.

Nucleoplasm

The fluid substance within the cell nucleus, where "plasm" means fluid.