Plant vs. Animal Cell Vocabulary Flashcards
Organelle
Specialized structure that performs various functions in the cell.
Nucleus
Control Center
Vacuole
Store nutrients and gives support
Mitochondria
Powerhouse of the cell; produces energy
Chloroplast
use sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to make food by photosynthesis.
Golgi Complex
Modifies and packages protein and carbohydrates into membrane-bound vesicles for export.
Cell Wall
A rigid Structure that surrounds the cell membrane
Cell Membrain
The membrane that protects the cell
Lysosome
Breaks down worn-out or damaged organelles waste materials, and foreign invaders
Ribosomes
Makes Protein
Rough ER
Synthesize and package proteins, and transport materials through the cell.
Smooth Er
It synthesizes lipids that will be exported by the cell’ detoxifies poisons, alcohol, and drugs
