Plant vs. Animal Cell Vocabulary Flashcards
organelle
Specialized structure that performs various function in the cell.
Nucleus
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 ridge structure that surrounds the cell membrane.
Cell Membrane
the membrane that protects the cell.
Lysosome
Breaks down worn-out or damaged organelle, waste materials, and foreign invaders.
Ribosomes
Makes proteins.
Rough ER
Synthesizes and packages proteins, and transports materials through the cell.
Smooth ER
It synthesizes lipids that will be exported by cell; detoxifies poisons alcohol, and drugs.
