unit 1 cells Flashcards
cell
The most basic unit of life
cell membrane
controls what comes into and out of a cell, found in both plant and animal cells.
cell wall
The ridged outer layer of a plant cell
chloroplast
captures energy from the sun and uses it to produce food for plant cells
chromatin
tiny strands inside nucluarthat contain the instructions for directions the cell’s functions
cytoplasm
gel like substance where cell organelles are found
endoplasmic
Reticulum- passageways that carry proteins and other materials from one part of the cell to another
golgi bodies
receive proteins and materials from the ER:; packages and then distributes them
lysosomes
use chemicals to break down food and worn-out cell parts
nucleolus
found inside the nucleus and produces ribosomes
nucleus
found inside the nucleus and produces ribosomes
Nucleus- contains DNA, which controls the functions of the cell
Mitochondria
produces energy a cell needs to carry out its functions
ribosomes
produces energy a cell needs to carry out its functions
vaculoes
stores food, water waste, and other materials