Nucleus
brains of the cell, controls everything
Nuclear membrane
controls what enters and leaves the nucleus
nuclear pores
allows small molecules and ions to freely pass, or diffuse, into or out of the nucleus
Chromatine
strands of dna/not dividing
chromosomes
strands of dna/dividing
nucleolus
make sub units of ribosomes
cytoplasm
jelly-like substance inside the cell, cushions all the organelles
ribosomes
makes proteins using instructions from DNA. found in Rough ER and cytoplasm
Rough ER
found in 2 layers of membrane. function: manufactures ribosomes
golgi apparatus
modifies materials made in ER. can add "packaging" to cells
microtubules
ridgid, allows movement. part of cytoskeleton
centrioles
made up of two groups of microtubules
microfilaments
flexible, muscle contraction, cellular divison
vesiciles
small bubbles that transport fluids and gasses throughout the cell
mitochondria
powerhouse of the cell. makes ATP (energy that is stored)
ATP
stored energy. atp meaning Adenosine Triphosphate (tri = three groups). made in the mitochondria. energy used in the cell
ADP + (P)
released energy. adp meaning Adenosine Diphosphate (di = two groups). the "+(P)" is another group added to it
cristae
folds inside mitochondria. more folds = more surface area for chemical reactions
lysosomes
bubbles that contain hydrolytic enzymes (chemical garbage collectors)
smooth ER
looks like coral. makes lipids (fats). use carbohydrate metabolism. regulated drug detoxification and calcium concentration
peroxisomes
chemical garbage collectors
cell/plasma membrane
surrounds the cell. is semi-permeable (decides what can go through it and what cant). bi -layered (lipids and proteins)
head is hydrophilic tail is hydrophobic
protiens in cell membrane
allows large materials to enter/leave. spans both layers
carbs in cell membrane
identifies what belongs in your cells
cell wall
(found only in plant cells) contains cellulose and prevents too much water entering cell
cholorplasts
where photosynthesis happens. green
vacuoles
allow for turgor pressure (water pushing against the cell). prevents cell from exploding