Large Round Cell defintions

Cell

structural and functional unit of all living things

function: energy production

location: all throughout body

ribosome

site of protein synthesis

cell membrane

protective barrier for the cell

golgi bodies/apparatus

transports proteins from rough endoplasmic reticulum

pinocyctic vesicle

brings in liquids usually containing protein or fat into cell interior

cytoplasm

holds the organelles

centrioles

direct formation of mitotic spindle

peroxisome

detoxify harmful chemicals like alcohol and hydrogen peroxide

centrosome

area where centrioles are found

nuclear pore

permit passage of protein and RNA molecules in and out of nucleus

chromosome

holds cells genetic information

nucleolus

assembly site for ribosome particles

inner nuclear membrane

protective barrier of nucleus

chromatin

coils and condenses to form chromosomes

nuclear pore

permits passage of protein and RNA molecules in and out of nucleus

mitochondria

produce ATP

rough endoplasmic reticulum

synthesis/storage/transport of proteins

lysosome

digest worn out organelles

outer nuclear membrane

protective barrier of nucleus

nucleus

control center of cell