Cell Function Flashcards
Cell Membrane
Supports and protects the cell, it allows material to move in and out of cells.
Nucleus
Controls the cells activities and contains genetic information
Cytoplasm
A jelly substance that the organelles live in
The ER
Carries material through the cell and aids in making proteins
Ribosomes
Make proteins and attach to the ER they are made out of rRNA and protein
Mitochondria
Releases energy sometimes called the powerhouse
Vacuole
Stores food water and waste in plant cells store sugar
Nucleosis
Makes ribosomes
Chloroplast
Uses light energy to make food for the cell through photosynthesis
Golgi Body
Packages and exports protein
Centriolies
Separates chromosome pairs during mitosis
Chromosomes
Package DNA only visible during mitosis
Cell Wall
Protects the cell from waste, it also allows nutrients to come and and waste to go out of the cell.