Studied by 13 people
nucleus
contains hereditary information, DNA, and chromosomes; is the site of RNA synthesis
endoplasmic reticulum
internal transport or compartmentalization
rough er
protein synthesis; packaging; transport
smooth er
lipid synthesis; detoxification; transport
mitochondria
ATP synthesis; aerobic/cellular respiration
chloroplasts, plastids
light absorption; photosynthesis; carbohydrate synthesis
vacuole, vesicles
storage; transport
cilia/flagella
motility
golgi bodies
protein modification; packaging; transport
lysosomes
enzymatic hydrolysis of wastes, metabolites, pathogens
cilia
arms/rowboat attached to the membrane
flagella
cytoskeleton
network of protein fibers; support; motility; regulate biochemical activities
peroxisome
break down fatty acids; detoxes alcohol; involves H2O2 production
extracellular matrix (ECM)
composed of glycoproteins; strengthens tissue; transmits external signals to cell
cell wall
made of cellulose; protect plant and maintain shape
centrosome
region where microtubules grow (organizing centers)
intercellular junctions (animal cells)
tight junctions - 2 cells are fused for a watertight seal
desmosomes - rivets that fashion cells into strong sheets
gap junctions - channels through which ions, sugar, and small molecules can pass
