The Cell and Its Parts

Living Environment with Coby at Francis Lewis High School

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Created: 2010-11-16
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Ribosome

Part of the cell that produces proteins by linking amino acids together in long chains

Nucleus

A membrane-bound part of the cell that contains the genetic material and the "blueprint" for the cell's processes

Lysosome

A membrane-bound part of the cell that contains enzymes that can perform hydrolysis (digestion) of food, damaged cell parts, or the entire cell (apoptosis)

Cytoplasm

The jelly-like fluid that fills the cell and allows materials to move around

Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)

A system of membrane tunnels that extend from the membrane of the nucleus

Smooth ER

The part of the ER that lacks ribosomes and helps to create (synthesize) phospholipids for the cell

Rough ER

The part of the ER that contains ribosomes and helps to properly fold proteins and give them specific shape after they are made

Vacuole

A membrane "bag" within the cell that can be used to store nutrients, waste, or ions for later use or disposal

Golgi Body

A collection of membrane stacks within the cytoplasm that pick up proteins and attach molecular "tags" to help direct them to specific places inside or outside of the cell

Glycoprotein

A type of carbohydrate/protein that can be used as a tag for proteins or the cell membrane in order to give them an identity

Chromatin

The form of DNA that is normally found within the cell when it is stringy and not compacted

ATP

A molecule that is used as a form of energy within the cell, similar to a battery

Mitochondrion

A membrane-bound part of the cell that is able to take in glucose and oxygen gas, and transfer the energy to form ATP molecules

Centriole

A cell part that is used to form fibers for the cell so that materials such as DNA can be moved around the cell, typically during reproduction

Cell Wall

The outer covering around the cell membrane that provides extra protection and support for the cell, typically found in plants, fungi, and bacteria

Cellulose

A major part of the cell wall in plants

Chitin

A major part of the cell wall of fungi

Apoptosis

The destruction of the entire cell by rupturing the lysosome and releasing enzymes to digest the contents of the cell

Thylakoid

The thin, layered sac that is found within the chloroplast, containing chlorophyll pigments

Stroma

The liquid interior of the chloroplast, which contains many ATP molecules

Chloroplast

The membrane-bound part of the cell that contains green pigments, which can be used to trap and convert the energy of the sun

Grana

A stack of thylakoids within the chloroplast

Cell Membrane

The outer layer of the cell, which helps to regulate the materials that enter or leave the cell

Turgid

A cell that has become filled with water and slightly swelled

Plasmolyzed

A cell that has become dehydrated, lost water, and is shrunken

About this deck

By: Douglas Coby
Created: 2010-11-16
Size: 25 flashcards
Views: 64

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“I have been getting MUCH better grades on all my tests for school. Flash cards, notes, and quizzes are great on here. Thanks!”
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