parts of a cell Flashcards
what part is only found in plant cells
cell wall
what does the cell membrane do (animal cell)
the cell membrane allows oxygen and carbon dioxide into the cell- cellular respiration
what does the cytoplasm do
creates a platform where all of the organelles can operate
what does the nucleus do
stores the cells DNA
what does the mitochondria do
it generates most of the chemical energy needed to power the cell
what does the endoplasmic reticulum do
makes nutrients
what is the difference between smooth and rough ER
rough ER has ribosomes on it and smooth ER does not
what does the golgi apparatus do
transports nutrients from one part of the cell to the other
what do vacuoles do
it acts as a storage unit for water and sugar
what does the cell wall do
it protects and supports the cell
what do chloroplasts do
converts sun energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis
what do ribosomes do
they create proteins used all over the cell
