Cells Flashcards
Nucleus
Control Center
Vacuole
Stores nutrients and gives support.
Mitochondria
Powerhouse of the cell and it produces energy.
Chloroplast
Uses sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to make food by photosynthesis
Golgi Complex
Modifies and packages proteins and carbohydrates into membrane - bound vesicles for export.
Cell Wall
A rigid structure that surrounds the cell membrane.
Cell Membrane
The membrane that protects the cell.
Lysosome
Breaks down worn-out or damaged organelles, waste materials, and foreign invaders.
Ribosome
Makes proteins
Rough ER ( Endoplasmic Reticulum)
Synthesizes and packages proteins, and transports materials through the cell.
Smooth ER (Endoplasmic Reticulum)
It synthesises lipids that will be exported by the cell; detoxifies poisons, alcohol, and drugs.