Organelles Vocab Quiz Flashcards
cell wall
Protects from physical damage and maintains cell shape. Only in a plant cell. (exterior castle walls)
cell membrane
boundary to exterior environment and allows nutrients and waste to pass through. Found in both plant and animal cells. (interior castle walls)
nucleus
carries RNA and some ribosomes, and contains DNA. Is also the site of DNA replication. Found in both plant and animal cells (genetic cell library)
cytoplasm
Semi-fluid liquid where organelles are found in a cell. “jelly-like” substance. Found in both plant and animal (interior liquid)
golgi apparatus
Modifies, warehouses sorts, and ships ER lipids and proteins throughout the cell. Found in both plant and animal cells (shipping and receiving)
endoplasmic reticulum
Network of sacs and tubes that surrounds the nucleus. Smooth- removes toxins, produces lipids, and metabolizes carbohydrates. Rough- makes proteins for ER (brown dots) (central cell factory) Found in both plant and animal.
ribosomes
They are the smallest and produce proteins, and don’t have membranes Found in both plant and animal (protein factory)
mitochondria
generates ATB (energy) from sugar, fats, and other fuels. They can also have their own DNA and stores and converts the energy. They are found in both plant and animal cell (cell power house)
vacuoles
In plant cells there is one large one, and in animal cells there are many smaller ones. It stores water, proteins and waste. (storage center)
Lysosomes
Passes nutrients into cytosol. Also destroys worm organelles, removes waste, and protects from invaders. Only found in animal cells (digestion power and guards cell)
chloroplasts
captures sunlight and makes food. Also contains orange, red, or green pigment. Is only found in a plant cell (light energy capture)
