Cell Biology
Before we enter the broad topic of cancer we thought that we should take a trip back to 7th grade science and revisit animal cell biology!
Organelles of a Generalized Cell
Nucleus- Otherwise known as the "brain" of the cell. Controls all activity of the cell and directs production of proteins. Contains genetic/hereditary information in the form of DNA.
Ribosomes- Protein synthesizes for the nucleus. They bring RNA (copies of the DNA) and amino acids to assemble the proteins. Proteins or enzymes are essential for the cell function. Endoplasmic Reticulum- There are two types; Rough ER and Smooth ER. Responsible for lipid synthesis and processes a variety of metabolic processes such as drug detoxification. http://biology.unm.edu/ccouncil/Biology_124/Summaries/Cell.html |