Cell Structures and Functions

Flashcards covering cell structures and their functions based on lecture notes.

__ is the division of genetic material, such as x chromosomes.

Mitosis

The purpose of cilia in the trachea is to act as a __ system.

filtration

The union of a sperm and egg cell typically occurs within the __.

uterine tube

Clinical __ takes place when implantation occurs.

pregnancy

The __ is a long whiplike tail that allows the sperm cell to swim.

flagella

__ are basically a factory that stamps out the protein.

Ribosomes

The __ has ribosomes all over the outside.

rough endoplasmic reticulum

The messenger RNA brings it out, so we __ the DNA's opposite code.

transcribe

__ makes fatty acids and other non-proteinaceous things.

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

Inside the Golgi complex is where the modifications, deletions, and additions occur, and it repackaged in a __ vesicle.

secretory

__ are filled with digestive enzymes.

Lysosomes

__ are structures very similar to lysosomes, but they're a little bit smaller, and they contain enzymes that are used to oxidize.

Peroxisomes

__ will destroy any unneeded damaged or faulty proteins.

Proteasomes