Cell structure

?

Plasma membrane

Regulate the movement of substances into and out of the cell. Made of mainly lipid and protein, phospholipid bilayer.

1 of 7

Nucleus

Controls the cell's activities. Nucleolus makes ribosome.

2 of 7

Lysosome

Contains digestive enzymes, can be used to digest invading cells and break down worn our parts of the cell.

3 of 7

Mitochondrion

Site of aerobic respiration where ATP is produced. Found in large numbers in active cells. 

Have double membrane, inner one folded to form cristae, the matrix inside contains enzymes involved in respiration.

4 of 7

Chloroplast

8.2 Applications and skills: 8.2.2 Perspectives on mitochondria ...

Photosynthesis happens in the grana(stacked up thylakoid membrane) and stroma(thick fluid).

5 of 7

Centriole

Small, hollow cylinders made of microtubules.

Involved in the separation of chromosomes during anaphase.

6 of 7

Cytoskeleton

Consists of microfilaments, intermediate filaments and microtubules. A network of motor proteins within the cytoplasm.

Provide the cell with mechanical strength, keep it stable. Allows movement of organelle and substances within the cell.

7 of 7

Comments

No comments have yet been made

Similar Biology resources:

See all Biology resources »See all Cellular processes and structure resources »