DNA Flashcards
cell wall
keeps the structure of the cell
membrane
determines what can enter and exit the cell
vacuole
in plants water. in animals nutrients
nucleus
where DNA, chromosomes and genes are kept. regulates the cells metabolism by producing enzymes
nucleolus
creates ribosomes. in the nucleus
chloroplast
photosynthesis. produces glucose from sunlight and converts it into energy
mitochondria
the power house of the cell. generates ATP energy in the cell
cytoplasm
jelly like substance that fills the cell. Protects the contents of cells from damage due to movement and keeps everything suspended
endoplasmic reticulum
produces protein for the cell to function
ribosomes
synthesizes proteins from amino acids
golgi body
processes and packages proteins mainly for export
mendle gregor
pea guy
eukaryote cell
cell with a nucleus
prokaryote cell
single cell organism