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Cell Structure Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Nucleus | its the control center of the cell; gives the cell energy |
| Cell Wall | rigid outer covering of plant cells that give support |
| Cell Membrane | controls what goes in and out of a cell |
| Cytoplasm | jelly like material that holds the organeles |
| Mitochondria | powerhouse, provides energy for the cell |
| Vacuole | stores water, food and other materials (waste) |
| Endoplasmic Reticulum | tube like passageways that transport protein |
| Ribososme | makes proteins for a cell |
| Lyosome | contains enzymes that breaks down food, destroys viruses |
| Golgi Apparatus (complex/body) | packages protein to be transported out of a cell |