Cells & Chem (Generalized Cell)

• Centresome:
    * Assists in formation/organization of microtubules
    * Responsible for spindle formation during mitosis
• Cilium: helps with motion
• Endocytic vesicle: moves particles/fluid/molecules through plasma membrane
• Free ribosome: site of cytoplasmic protein synthesis
• Golgi apparatus: modifies/packages/sorts newly synthesized proteins
• Lysosome: digests macromolecules/microorganisms/old or damaged organelles
• Microvilli: increases cell surface area and helps transport/absorption across membrane
• Mitochondrion:
    * powerhouse of cell bitch!
    * synthesizes ATP
• Nuclear pore: allows passage of materials b/w cytoplasm and nucleus
• Nucleolus: inside nucleus, RNA synthesis and ribosome assembly
• Nucleus: DNA replication and conversion into mRNA
• Peroxisome: in cytoplasm, breakdown of hydrogen peroxide and fatty acid
• Plasma membrane:
    * encloses cell
    * communication
    * intercell connections
    * regulates mvmnt of materials in/out of cell
• Rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER): synthesizes protein for use inside cell
• Secretory vesicle of Golgi apparatus: Carries protein products from Golgi apparatus to cell surface for exocytosis
• Smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SEM):
    * synthesizes lipids
    * detoxes drugs and alcohol
    * metabolizes carbs
    * stores calcium

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