11/20/18 Flashcards
cell membrane
surround all cells and allows material in and out of the cell
in animal cells: yes
in plants cells: no
cell wall
tough outermost covering of plant cells that provides support and protection for the plant cell
in animal cells: no
in plant cells: yes
nucleus
part that controls the activity of a cell, contains the DNA; in both animal and plants
ribosomes
part of the cell that makes proteins for the cell; in both animal and plant cells
ER (endoplasmic reticulum)
network of tubes that move material around the cell; in both animal and plants
mitochondria
part that provides energy for the cell
chloroplasts
found in plants, contains the chlorophyll to make convert energy from the sun into food for the plant; not found in animal cells
Golgi complex bodies or apparatus
part that packages material to ship out of the cell
vacuoles
part that stores food, water or material for the cell
lysosomes
part that contains enzymes to destroy worn out cell parts
cytoplasm
jelly-like substance/fluid found in the cell
8 characteristics of living things
cells, DNA, reproduce, growth, respond to stimuli, adapt over time, energy, internal balance