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Chycota AP Biology: Cells Flashcards

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4949075248prokaryotic cella simple cell with no nucleus and no membrane-bound organelles. Genetic material is found in the nucleoid.0
4949075249eukaryotic cella complex cell containing a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.1
4949075250plasma membranea selective barrier around a cell composed of a double layer of phospholipids.2
4949075251cell walla wall or barrier that functions to shape and protect cells. Present in all prokaryotes and plant cells.3
4949075252ribosomeshost organelle for protein synthesis in the cell, found in the cytoplasm and are composed of a large unit and a small subunit. In eukaryotes, there are ones bound to the rough ER.4
4949075253nucleolusstructure where eukaryotic ribosomes are built.5
4949075254smooth endoplasmic reticuluma membrane-bound organelle involved in lipid synthesis, detoxification, and carbohydrate metabolism.6
4949075255rough endoplasmic reticuluma membrane-bound organelle with ribosomes on the cytoplasmic surface. Proteins produced are secreted and carried by vesicles to the Golgi apparatus.7
4949075256Golgi apparatuswhere proteins, lipids, and other macromolecules are sent to be modified by the addition of sugars and other molecules to form glycoproteins.8
4949075257Mitochondriadouble-membraned organelles that specialize in the production of ATP.9
4949075258lysosomea membrane-bound organelle that specializes in digestion. Contains enzymes that break down proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates.10
4949075259nucleusthe control center of the cell where, in eukaryotic cells, genetic material is store. Also contains the nucleolus.11
4949075260vacuolea storage organelle that is very large in plant cells, but small in animal cells.12
4949075261peroxisomesorganelles containing enzymes that produce hydrogen peroxide as a by-product while performing various functions such as breakdown of fatty acids and detoxification of alcohol in the liver. Also contains an enzyme that converts hydrogen peroxide into water.13
4949075262chloroplastthe site of photosynthesis and energy production in plant cells.14
4949075265mictrotubulesconstructed from tubulin and have a lead role in the separation of cells during cell division.15
4949075266microfilamentsconstructed from actin and play a big part in muscular contraction.16
4949123842nuclear envelopeDouble membrane that surrounds the nucleus, perforated with pores that regulate traffic with the cytoplasm. The outer membrane is continuous with the endoplasmic reticulum.17
4949138915cytoskeletonNetwork of microtubules, microfilaments and intermediate filaments that extends throughout the cytoplasm and serves a variety of mechanical, transport and signaling functions.18
4949152322centrosomea structure present in the cytoplasm of animal cells that functions as a microtubule-organizing center and is important during cell division (has 2 centrioles).19
4949175841ciliashort appendages containing microtubules in eukaryotic cells. Functions include locomotion, movement, sensory or signaling.20
4949201197flagellalong appendage specialized for locomotion21
4949215861plasmodesmataAn open channel through the cell wall that connects the cytoplasm of adjacent plant cells, allowing water, small solutes, and some larger molecules to pass between cells.22

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