Organelles Flashcards
Define mitochondria
Powerhouse of cell, generates ATP
Define nucleus
Brain of the cell, controls and regulates the activities of the cell, contains DNA
Define chloroplasts
Photosynthesizing organelles
Define ribosomes
Synthesize/ assemble protein
Define golgi apparatus
Packages proteins for excretion
Define ER
Synthesizes cellular materials
Define nucleolus
Synthesizes ribosomes
Define vacuoles
Empty “bags” within the cell
Define cell wall
Structure supporting cell
Define cell membrane
Controls what substances come in and out of cell
Define lysosomes
Contains enzymes that break down unwanted materials- waste excretion
Outline features of prokaryotes and eukaryotes
Eukaryotes: cell membrane, nucleus surrounded by membrane, chromosomes, ribosomes, chloroplasts, ER, golgi body, lysosomes, mitochondria, vacuoles
Prokaryotes: cell wall, cell membrane, nucleus not surrounded by membrane, ribosomes
