click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Organelles
Cells
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cell Membrane | The protective outer layer that controls what enters/leaves. |
| Endoplasmic Reticulum | A folded membrane that moves materials around inside cells. |
| Nucleus | Stores info on DNA molecules/directs activities of cells. |
| Ribosomes | The smallest organelle/makes proteins. |
| Cytoplasm | Gel-like material that streams through cell/stores chemical. |
| Golgi Body | Stacks of sac-like membranes /package materials to ship out. |
| Vacuole | Small sac that stores water, food, and waste temporarily. |
| Mitochondria | Inner folded membrane/beaks down glucose to release energy. |
| Lysosomes | Small sac with pores/digestive enzymes get rid of waste, worn out parts, and invaders. |
| Cell Wall | Rigid outer structure that provides protection/support. |
| Chloroplast | Contains chlorophyll, captures energy from sunlight and stores it in solar molecules. |
| Organelle | A specialized part of a cell having some specific function; a cell organ. |