Plant vs Animal cell Flashcards
Organelle
Speciallized structure that performs various function the cell.
Nucleus
control center
Vacuole
Stores nutrients and gives support
Mitochondria
Powerhouse of the cell; produces energy
Chloroplast
Uses sunlight,carbon dioxide, and water to make food by photosynthesis
Golgi
Modifies and packages proteins and carbohydrates into membrane-bound vesicles for export
Cell Wall
A rigid structure that surrounds 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
synthesizes lipids that will be exported by the cell; detoxifies poisons, alcohol and drugs.