Anatomy of a Cell Flashcards
Stores DNA in the cell
Nucleus
Produces ribosomes
Nucleolus
Secretory vesicles are stored here
Golgi Apparatus
The liquid around organelles
Cytosol
All cytosol and organelles
Cytoplasm
Converts fatty acids to sugar and assists the chloroplasts in photorespiration
Peroxisome
Packaged secretions or hormones
Secretory Vessicle
Allows things to pass in and out of the cell
Cell Membrane
Provides energy
Mitochondrion
Sac that holds and controls waste in the plant
Vacuole
Protective wall that provides and maintains shape
Cell Wall
Many saccharides
Polysaccharides
Holds chlorophyll, gives the cell energy by absorbing sunlight
Chloropast
Appears smooth by electron microscopy
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER)
Transports proteins throughout the cell
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER)