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AP Biology--Cell Structure Flashcards

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5266652710nucleuscontains DNA, surrounded by selectively permeable nuclear membrane (envelope)0
5266652711nuclear membranecontains pores to allow for transport of molecules such as RNA1
5266652712nucleolussynthesis of ribosomes2
5266652713ribosomessynthesis of proteins3
5266652714Smooth ER3 functions: assists in synthesis of lipids, connects rough ER to Golgi, Carries out various detoxification processes4
5266652715Rough ERsite of protein synthesis (attached ribosomes)5
5266652716Golgi Body/Apparatussurrounded by vesicles, packages substances produced in rough ER: secrete them to other parts of cell for export6
5266652717lysosomessacs of hydrolytic (digestive) enzymes—site of intracellular digestion, assists in apoptosis (programmed destruction of cells)7
5266652718cytoplasmthick liquid between membrane, holds organelles, most cellular activites occur here, ex: glycolysis8
5266652719Vacuolesstructures for storage9
5266652720Vesciclestransport things10
5266652721mitochondriasite of cellular respiration—have an outder double membrane, inner series of membranes called cristae. contain own DNA11
5266652722chloroplastssite of photosynthesis, have inner membrane that forms series of structures called grana (stack of thylakoids), found in the stroma. Contain own DNA12
5266652723cytoskeletoncomplex network of protein filaments—gives cell its shape, enables it to move, anchors organelles to plasma membrane. includes microtubules and microfilaments.13
5266652726tubulin (microtubule)hollow tubes made of protein tubulin that make up cilia, flagella, and spindle fibers14
5266652727cell membraneprotects/encloses cell—allows some substances to travel out of/into cell. isolates cell's contents, regulates movement of substances into/out of cell, communicates with other cells—made of fluid mosaic phopholipid bilayer15
5266652728cell wallmade of cellulose, found in plants, algae. cell walls of fungi made of chitin. primary cell wall-immediately outside plasma membrane. secondary cell wall—second series outside of primary layer. during cytokinesis, middle lamella or cell plate forms.16
5266652729Differences between plant/animal cellsa. plants have cell wall b. plants have chloroplasts c. animals have centrioles17
52666527303 functions of cell membranei.Isolate cell's contents from external environment ii.Regulate mvmt of substances into and out of cell iii.Communicate with other cells18
5266652732Surface area/volume ratioThe surface area: volume ratio decreases as cells grow bigger. As the diameter of sphere grows bigger, the surface area grows smaller. This allows less room for substances to diffuse into/out of cell and makes the diffusion distance (from center of cell to membrane) bigger.19

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