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Cell Organelle Notes
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cytoplasm | holds the organelle, structures is gel, like jello, mucus, hair gel, slime. |
| lysosomes | break down food and worn out cells, structures small round. |
| Cell Membrane | Protects the cell and allows water and food in and out of the cell, structure thin skin on the outside of the cell. |
| Mitochondria | the cell's energy is produced here , structure rod shaped, looks like little shoes. |
| Nucleus | Directs all of the cells activities the boss of the cell , structure round big. |
| Cell Wall | Protects the plant and gives it strength, structure stiff outer layer of plant cells. |
| Golgi Body | takes material from the endoplasmic reticulum , packages it and sends it out of the cell , structure weird folded structure. |
| Chloroplast | Captures energy from the sun and makes food, structure green organelles. |
| Endoplasmic Reticulum | Like a freeway carries materials around the cell, structure looks like folded noodles.. |
| Ribosomes | factories that produce protein, structure tiny, round dots that sometimes attach to the endoplasmic reticulum. |