Plant vs. Animal Cell Vocabulary Flashcards
1
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Organelle
A
Specialized structure that performs various functions in the cell
2
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Nucleus
A
Control Center
3
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Vacuole
A
Stores nutrients and gives support
4
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Cell Wall
A
A rigid structure that surrounds the cell membrane
5
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Mitochondria
A
Powerhouse of the cell; produces energy
6
Q
Chloroplast
A
Uses sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to make food by photosynthesis
7
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Golgi Complex
A
Modifies and packages proteins and carbohydrates into membrane-bound vesicles for export
8
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Cell Membrane
A
The membrane that protects the cell
9
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Lysosome
A
breaks down worn-out or damaged organelles waste materials, and foreign invaders
10
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Ribosomes
A
Makes proteins
11
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Rough ER
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Synthesizes and packages proteins, and transports materials through the cell
