Parts Of A Cell Flashcards
Cell membrane
Controls what goes in and comes out of the cell
What is the purpose of the Nuclear Envelope?
To protect the nucleus and allow allow material to pass in and out of the cell through its pores
Chromatin
Contains the DNA that runs the cell
Located inside the nucleus
Nucleolus
The place inside the nucleus where ribosomes are made
Mitochondria
Rod shaped structures that convert food into energy
Endoplasmic Reticulum
A series of passages that transport proteins and other materials throughout the cell
Ribosomes
Small protein factories
Golgi Bodies
Receive proteins from the E.R. ,package, and distribute them.
Chloroplasts
Captures light energy and turns it into energy the cell can use
Only in plant cells
Vacuoles
Storage for food, water, and sometimes waste.
Lysosomes
Structures that break down certain materials for the cell, some of which can be used again
What is the purpose of the Cell Wall?
Only in plant cells
A layer of material (cellulose) that surrounds the outside of the cell
