Organelles Flashcards
1
Q
mitochondria
A
where cellular respiration takes place
2
Q
ribosome
A
creates proteins
3
Q
nucleus
A
contains the genetic information (the DNA)
4
Q
cell membrane
A
ALSO KNOWN AS PLASMA MEMBRANE
lining of the cell that decides what can enter or leave the cell
5
Q
centriole
A
separate DNA during cell division
6
Q
contractile vacuole
A
pumps out excess water in a PLANT cell
7
Q
chloroplasts
A
site of photosynthesis in a PLANT cell
8
Q
vacuole
A
stores food or water in any cell (not just plant)
9
Q
endoplasmic reticulum
A
transports materials around the cell and creates fats
10
Q
cell wall
A
ONLY found in plant cells
outer layer that gives structure to plants
11
Q
do all cells have a plasma membrane?
A
YES
12
Q
do all cells have a cell wall?
A
NO ONLY PLANT CELLS HAVE A CELL WALL
