Cell Structure Flashcards
control center of the cell
nucleus
brain of the cell
nucleolus
packaging and modification of protein
golgi apparatus
food storage of the cell
vacuoles
folded membrane organelles
endoplasmic reticulum ER
little organs
organelles
has millions of ribosomes
rough endoplasmic reticulum
site of protein synthesis
rough endoplasmic reticulum
no ribosomes attached
smooth endoplasmic reticulum
synthesis of hormones and lipid
smooth endoplasmic reticulum
powerhouse of the cell
mitochondrion
garbage collector
breaks down component that the cell doesn’t need
lysosome
gel-like substance
fills the spaces inside the cell to help retain its form
cytoplasm
- also known as plasma membrane
- holds the cell together
- thin outer covering
cell membrane
smallest living units of an organism
cells
most basic unit of life
cell
cell’s genetic material
DNA
where ribosomes are made
nucleolus
attach to the endoplasmic reticulum
ribosomes
membrane passageway for transporting materials such as the protein synthesized by ribosomes
endoplasmic reticulum
cell maintain its shape through this
cytoskeleton
making proteins
synthesizing
thin hollow tubes
microtubules
capture sunlight for energy
photo autotrophic
