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cell structure
its function
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ribosomes | site of protein synthesis |
| rough endoplasmic reticulum | processes and transports proteins made at ribosomes ; sythesizes phospholipids |
| smooth endoplasmic reticulum | lipid and steroid sythesis;detoxifies toxic substances(drugs) |
| golgi complex | receives and modifies proteins from RER; sorts and transports them |
| secretory vesicles | secretes substances outside the body |
| lysosomes | enzymes digest and recycle worn out organelles and substances entering the cell; can digest the cell |
| peroxisomes | produces hydrogen peroxide and detoxifies harmful substances |
| cytoskelton | structural framework of the cell |
| microfiliments | support and generate cellular movement |
| microtubles | cell shape; movement of organelles |