Cell Organelles Flashcards
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Found in both plan and animal cells and is an important part of cellular respiration
mitochondria
The part of the cell that directs cell activities and contains important cellular information stored in data
nucleus
A membrane bound organelle that uses light energy and makes food-a sugar called glucose from water and carbon dioxide in a process known as photosynthesis
chloroplast
Storage bubbles found in cells used to store food and nutrients. Some are used to store waste so the rest of the cell is not contaminated.
Vacuoles
A flexible covering that protects the inside of a cell from the environment outside the cell
cell membrane
A stiff structure outside the cell membrane that protects a cell from attacks by viruses and other harmful organisms
cell wall
The liquid part of a cell inside the cell membrane; contains salt and other molecules
Cytoplasm
A network of membranes inside the cell that make, package, and transport proteins and fats
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Protein builders of the cell
Ribosomes