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Cells
Cell Flash Cards
| Term | Definition, |
|---|---|
| Lysosome | small round structures that break down large food molocules |
| Mitochondria | provides energy for the cell |
| Ribosomes | protien making sites |
| Cell Wall | supports and protects the cell; found only in plant cells |
| Nucleolus | called the "little nucleus" where Ribosomes are produced |
| Nucleus | control center of the cell |
| Cell Membrane | controls movement of liquid in and out of the cell |
| Endoplasmic Reticulum | transportation system of the cell; made up of tube like passages |
| Cytoplasm | clear,thick, jelly like substance |
| Chloroplast | contains chlorophyll; necessary for photosynthesis and found only in plants |
| Vacuole | large; round; water filled sacs in the cytoplasm ; for storage |
| Nuclear Membrane | protects the Nucleus and allows material to pass in and out |
| Golgi Body | packages and releases materials into the cell |