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