Parts of a Cell Flashcards
What does the cell wall (plant) do?
-supports the cell
-provides protection
-allows materials to pass through
Describe the cell wall (plant)
-outer layer
-rigid, strong, stiff
What does the cell membrane (animal) do?
-Controls entry in and out of the cell
-Holds everything in
describe the cell membrane
-Soft
-flexible
What role does the chloroplast have?
- Food producer
- Converts the energy of the sun into sugar
- in charge of photosynthesis
What does the chloroplast “look like”
a bean
What role does the nucleus have?
holds the dna
Describe the nucleus
a big round ball
What role do ribosomes have?
to provide protein to the rest of the cell
describe ribosomes
little freckles
what role do lysosomes have?
- Digestive system
- breaks down old parts of the cell
what do lysosomes “look like”
small balls
What does the cytoplasm do?
fills the empty space in the cell
What does the cytoplast feel like?
gel
What does the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) do?
transports protein
what does the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) look like?
a shield around the nucleus
What does the mitochondria do?
produces energy
what does the mitochondria look like?
foot prints
The mitochondria is the _________ of the cell
power house
What does the vacuole do in the animal cell?
Helps bring things in and out of the cell.
What does the vacuole look like in the animal cell?
Small balls that pucker at the surface of the cell membrane.
What does the vacuole do in the plant cell?
Helps with water balance
what does the vacuole look like in the plant cell?
a water balloon
What does the golgi apperatus do?
helps distribute protein
What does the golgi apperatus look like?
stacked pancakes
