Cell Organelle Quiz Flashcards
Stores genetic material
nucleus
Non-living exterior layer of some cells
cell wall
Provides protection and support to plant cells
cell wall
Controls what enters and leave the cell
cell membrane
The outer layer of animal cells
cell membrane
A maze-like pathway that allows materials to travel around the cell
endoplasmic reticulum
The cell filling containing many of the nutrients needed for life
cytoplasm
Makes proteins for the cell
ribosome
Makes sugar or food for the cell from sunlight, water and carbon dioxide
chloroplast
Makes energy for the cell from sugar or food
mitochondria
Breaks down molecules or dead cell parts
lysosome
Packages materials so that they can leave the cell
golgi body
Vacuole
stores water or other materials for the cell