Plant vs. Animal Cell Flashcards
1
Q
Nucleus
A
Control Center
2
Q
Vacuole
A
Stores nutrients and gives support.
3
Q
Mitochondria
A
Powerhouse of the cell; produces energy
4
Q
Chloroplast
A
Uses sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to make food by photosynthesis.
5
Q
Golgi Complex
A
Modifies and packages proteins and carbohydrates into membrane-bound vesicles for export
6
Q
Cell Wall
A
The membrane that protects the cell
7
Q
Lysosome
A
Breaks down worn-out or damaged organelles, waste materials, and foreign invaders
8
Q
Ribosomes
A
Makes proteins
9
Q
Rough ER
A
Synthesizes and packages proteins, and transports materials through the cell
10
Q
Smooth ER
A
It synthesises lipids that will be exported by the cell; detoxifies poisons, alcohol, and drugs
