Plants vs animals cells Flashcards
Organelle
Specialized structure that preforms various function in 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 Complex
modifies and packages protien 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 protien
rough ER
synthesizes and packages protiens, and transports materials through the cell
Smooth ER
It synthesizes lipids that will be exported by the cell; detoxifies poisons, alcohols, and drugs