plant vs. animal cell Flashcards
organelle
specialized structure that performs various function in the cel
nuculeus
control center
vacuole
stores nutrients and gives support
mitochondria
powerhouse of the cells produces energy
chloroplast
uses sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to make food by photosynthesis
golgi complex
modifies and packages proteins and carbohydrates into membrane- bound vesicles for export
cell wall
a rigid structure that surround the cell membrane
cell membrane
the membrane that protects the cell
lysosome
breaks down worn-out or damaged organelles, waste materials and foreign invaders.
ribosomes
makes protein
rough er
synthesizes and packages proteins, and transports materials through the cell
smooth er
it synthesizes lipids that will be exported b the cell detoxifies poisons drugs and alcohol.