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
