Cell Structures & Organelles (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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Organelles
Organelles
Structures in cells with specific functions
Electron microscope max magnification
Electron microscope max magnification
500,000 times
Cell membrane structure
Cell membrane structure
Phospholipid bilayer
Phosphate head property
Phosphate head property
Hydrophilic (water-loving)
Lipid tails property
Lipid tails property
Hydrophobic (water-hating)
Nucleus nickname
Nucleus nickname
Control centre of the cell
Mitochondria nickname
Mitochondria nickname
Powerhouses of the cell
Cristae
Cristae
Folds of inner mitochondrial membrane
Mitochondria main function
Mitochondria main function
Produce ATP through aerobic respiration
Ribosomes function
Ribosomes function
Protein synthesis
Chloroplasts found in & function
Chloroplasts found in & function
Plant cells only; photosynthesis
Rough ER distinguishing feature
Rough ER distinguishing feature
Has ribosomes attached to surface
Golgi apparatus role
Golgi apparatus role
Modifies, packages & transports proteins
Cell wall composition
Cell wall composition
Cellulose fibres
Three plant-only structures
Three plant-only structures
Cell wall, chloroplasts, large vacuole