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Cell Parts
Parts of a cell
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cell Membrane | Outer layer that covers the cell |
| Cytoplasm | Jelly like substance that fills the inside of the cell |
| Nucleus | Brain of the cell |
| Chromosomes | Memory of the cell |
| Nuclear Membrane | Membrane that covers the nucleus |
| Endoplasmic Reticulum | System of tubes used for transporting substances |
| Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum | Has no ribosomes attached |
| Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum | Has ribosomes attached |
| Ribosomes | Makes Protiens |
| Mitochondria | Site of energy production |
| Nucleous | Site of ribosome production |
| Golgi Bodies | Cell's Mailroom |
| Vacuoles | Storage area of the cell |
| Lysosomes | Garbage/Recycling center of the cell |
| Cell Wall | Outer layer of cell |
| Chloroplast | Organelles necessary for photosynthesis to take place |