Animal cells Flashcards
A double layer that supports and protects the cell. Allows minerals in and out
Cell Membrane
Contains digestive enzymes that destroys damaged organelles and invaders
Lysosomes
Jelly-like fluid that surrounds and protects the organelles
Cytoplasm
The control center of the cell. Contain the DNA
Nucleus
Surrounds the nucleus
Nuclear membrane
A round structure in the nucleus that makes ribosomes
Nucleolus
Stores food and water
Vacuole
Processes and packages materials for the cell
Golgi bodies
The “Powerhouse” breaks down food to produce energy in the form of ATP
Mitochondria
Builds and transports substances through the cell. Has ribosomes on it
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
Builds and transports substances through the cell. Does not have ribosomes
Smooth Endoplasmic reticulum
Helps make protein for cell
Ribosomes