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Cellular Organelles
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Nucleus | Control center and holds DNA |
| Cell Membrane | Outer boundary that controls what enters and leaves the cell |
| Cell Wall | Provides structure and support |
| Mitochondria | Harvests energy from organic components to make ATP |
| Chloroplast | Uses light energy to make carbohydrates from CO2 and H2O |
| Ribosomes | Makes Proteins |
| Vacuole | Large, membrane-bound space |
| Cytoplasm | Interior of the cell |
| Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum | System of internal membrane that makes lipids and breaks down toxic substances |
| Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum | Helps transports proteins |
| Golgi Body/Complex/Apparatus | Packaging and distribution center of the cell |
| Vesicle | Transports Substances |
| Lysosome | Contains the cell's digestive enzymes |
| Flagella | Long, whip-like projection that helps with movement |
| Cilia | Short, hair-like structure that protrude from some cells |