Parts of a Cell Flashcards
contains digestive enzymes for waste removal in the cell; breaks down food molecules and old cell parts
lysosomes
acts as a doorway for the cell; regulates what goes in and out of the cell
cell membrane
powerhouse of the cell; conducts respiration and produces energy for cells
mitochondria
packages proteins and other molecules to ship to other parts of the cell
golgi bodies
makes proteins for the cell
ribosomes
provides shape and support for the cell
cytoskeleton
what all living things are made of
cells
layer of outer protection only in plant cells that also adds structure
cell wall
transport system of the cell, can be rough of smooth depending if it contains ribosomes
endoplasmic reticulum
gelatin like mixture that flows within the cell
cytoplasm
the spiral shaped structure in the nucleus which chromosomes are made of
DNA
what does DNA stand for?
deoxyribonucleic acid
directs all cell activities; the brain of the cell
nucleus
storage center of the cell; stores water and food
vacuole
green, chlorophyll containing organelles in plants cells that conduct photosynthesis and make food for plant cells
chloroplast
