ORGANELLES Test Flashcards
Cell Membrane
Protect cells and lets things in and out of the cell.
Cell Wall
Rigid structure that gives support, protection, and structure for the cell.
Nucleus
Control center of the cell and contains DNA.
Nucleolus
Assembles and produces the cell’s Ribosomes.
Nuclear Membrane
Protects nucleus and lets things in and out of the nucleus.
Chromatin
Packages DNA into tight strands.
Cytoplasm
Fluid of the cell and gives it shape.
Mitochondria
Generates energy for the cell.
Lysosomes
Breaks down cells that aren’t doing their job.
Chloroplasts
Uses sunlight to produce food.
Ribosomes
Works with the nucleus to make proteins.
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Transports things to and from the nucleus.
Vacuole
Stores food, water, and waste.
Golgi Bodies
Ships and delivers proteins throughout the cell.
Centrioles
Serve as the cell’s skeletal system by dividing the cell and making a exact copy of it.