Animal and plant cells Flashcards
Cell organelle
A part of a cell with a specific function
Cell membrane
Controls which substances come in and out of a cell.
Cell wall
Protects and supports- plant cell only!!!!
Mitochondria
Powerhouse of the cell-convert energy to food molecules, give the cell energy
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Carries proteins and other materials from one part of the cell to another.
Ribosome
Factories that produce proteins
Nucleus
Directs all of cell activities
Cytoplasm
Gel like fluid in which many organelles are found
Golgi body
Receives materials from the endoplasmic reticulum and sends them to other parts of the cell.
Vacuole
Store food, water, waste, and other materials
Lysosomes
Contain chemicals that break down food particles and worn out cell parts
Chloroplasts
Capture energy from sunlight and use it to produce food for the cell. Plant cells only!!!