Eukaryotic cells

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  • Created by: JonesE111
  • Created on: 03-04-17 21:05
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  • Eukaryotes
    • Nucleus
      • DNA molecules
        • Nuclear envelope
          • Nucleus
            • DNA molecules
              • Nuclear envelope
                • Nuclear pores
            • Nucleolus
              • Produces ribosomes
          • Nuclear pores
      • Nucleolus
        • Produces ribosomes
    • Mitochondria
      • Cellular respiration producing ATP
      • Double membrane
        • Inner membrane folded forming cristae
      • Inner fluid called matrix
    • Vesicles
      • Membranous sacs for storage and transport
      • Lysosomes
        • Specialised vesicles
          • Break down waste material & pathogens
    • Cytoskeleton
      • Network of fibres
        • Microfilaments
          • Made from actin
            • Cell movement & contraction
        • Microtubules
          • Globular tubulin proteins
            • Movement of organelles
        • Intermediate fibres
          • Strength
      • Centrioles
        • Microtubules
          • Form centrosome, assembles & organises spindle fibres
    • Flagella
      • Extension of cell, provides mobility
      • Cilia
        • Stationary/ mobile
          • Beat & create current in nose and lungs
    • Endoplasmic reticulum
      • Smooth
        • Lipid and carbohydrate synthesis
      • Rough
        • Ribosomes bound to surface, protein synthesis
    • Ribosomes
      • In cytoplasm or on ER
        • Site of protein synthesis
      • In mitochondria and chloroplasts
    • Golgi apparatus
      • Made of cisternae
        • Modifies and "packages" proteins into vesicles
          • Secretory vesicles
          • Lysosymes

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