Cells and all that Jazz H. Smith
Cell Theory: 3 parts Cells are the basic unit of life. All living things are made of cells. All cells come from pre-existing cells
Organelles “organs” of the cell Have special functions within cell
Nucleus Control Center Contains DNA All eukaryotic cells have one
Nucleolus Center of nucleus Creates Ribosomes
Nuclear envelope Surrounds nucleus, controls movement in and out of nucleus
Nuclear Pore Holes in nuclear envelope, allows things to enter and leave nucleus
Mitochondria “Powerhouse” of cell Produces energy (ATP) Membrane bound Has own DNA
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER) Transports molecules Detoxification Makes lipids
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER) Protein alterations Transport of molecules Rough=has ribosomes attached
Ribosomes Protein factories Create proteins Free or attached to rough ER
Golgi Apparatus Packaging of proteins, lipids, and carbs Post office of cell
Vacuole Storage Very large in plant (stores water)
Lysosome Recycling center Contains enzymes for digestion Reuse old cell parts
Vesicle Taxi cab Transports molecules to and from cell membrane
Chloroplast PLANTS ONLY Site of Photosynthesis Contain chlorophyll pigment (green)
Cell Membrane Surrounds cell Barrier, controls what moves in/out of cell Made of aPhospholipid bilayer Semi-permeable
Cell Wall PLANT ONLY Surrounds cell (outside membrane) Protection
Cytoplasm Gel inside cell Surrounds organelles Cytosol: fluid portion of cytoplasm
Centrioles ONLY ANIMAL “midwives” Assist in cell division
Chromatin Condensed DNA Found in nucleus
Microtubule Protein tubes, make up cytoskeleton of cell Support Thick
Microfilaments Thin Make up cytoskeleton Flexible, allow cells to move
Cilia Small hairs for movement Animal only
Flagella Tail-like structure Movement Animal only