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Cell Organelles and their Functions (Detailed)

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Nucleus   Contains DNA. Enclosed by double membrane that contains pores. Helps regulate cell's activities. Continuous with ER.  
Chromatin   Material consisting of DNA and proteins. Visible as individual chromosomes in a dividing cell.  
Nucleolus   Site of ribosomal RNA synthesis. A nucleus has one or more nucleoli.  
Ribosomes   Protein factories. Complexes made up of rRNA and protein which are either suspended in the cytosol (free) ar attached to the outside of the ER or nuclear envelope.  
Bound ribosomes   generally make proteins destined for insertion into membranes, used in lysosomes or for export outside the cell.  
Free ribosomes   Make proteins that function in the cytosol mostly.  
Endoplasmic Reticulum   Membrane network (cisternae). Continuous with nuclear membrane. Involved in protein synthesis.  
Rough ER   ER+ ribosomes. Makes secretory proteins  
Smooth ER   Has no ribosomes and looks more tubular. It is involved in the synthesis of carbohydrates, detoxification of drugs/poison and stores calcium ions.  
Golgi Apparatus   Modifies and secretes macromolecules. 'cis' is the recieving face and 'trans' is the shipping face.  
Lysosomes   Vesicles (mambrane bags) containign hydrolytic enzymes that break things down (hydrolyse). Break down old or damaged organelles.  
Mitochondria   ATP synthesis. Glycolysis and Krebs cycle. Contains own ribosomes and own DNA.  
Nucleus   Contains DNA. Enclosed by double membrane that contains pores. Helps regulate cell's activities. Continuous with ER.  
Chromatin   Material consisting of DNA and proteins. Visible as individual chromosomes in a dividing cell.  
Nucleolus   Site of ribosomal RNA synthesis. A nucleus has one or more nucleoli.  
Ribosomes   Protein factories. Complexes made up of rRNA and protein which are either suspended in the cytosol (free) ar attached to the outside of the ER or nuclear envelope.  
Bound ribosomes   generally make proteins destined for insertion into membranes, used in lysosomes or for export outside the cell.  
Free ribosomes   Make proteins that function in the cytosol mostly.  
Endoplasmic Reticulum   Membrane network (cisternae). Continuous with nuclear membrane. Involved in protein synthesis.  
Rough ER   ER+ ribosomes. Makes secretory proteins  
Smooth ER   Has no ribosomes and looks more tubular. It is involved in the synthesis of carbohydrates, detoxification of drugs/poison and stores calcium ions.  
Golgi Apparatus   Modifies and secretes macromolecules. 'cis' is the recieving face and 'trans' is the shipping face.  
Lysosomes   Vesicles (mambrane bags) containign hydrolytic enzymes that break things down (hydrolyse). Break down old or damaged organelles.  
Mitochondria   ATP synthesis. Glycolysis and Krebs cycle. Contains own ribosomes and own DNA.  


   


 

 

 

 

 

 
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