Cell Organelles: Structure and Function

A collection of vocabulary flashcards related to the structure and function of cell organelles.

Nucleus

The organelle that stores genetic information and controls cellular activities.

Genetic Information

The information encoded in DNA that is stored inside the nucleus.

Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)

A network of tubes throughout the cytoplasm, divided into rough ER (with ribosomes) and smooth ER (without ribosomes).

Rough ER

Endoplasmic reticulum associated with ribosomes, primarily involved in protein synthesis.

Smooth ER

Endoplasmic reticulum without ribosomes, primarily involved in lipid synthesis.

Ribosomes

Cell structures made of RNA and protein that synthesize proteins.

Golgi Apparatus

An organelle that modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for transport.

Protein Synthesis

The process conducted by ribosomes, where proteins are synthesized from amino acids.

Lipid Synthesis

The process carried out by smooth ER, where lipids are produced.