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Cells
Organelles and their functions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cell wall | Found in plant cells only. Made of cellulose to give the plant structure and support. |
| Cell membrane | Semi-permeable membrane that regulates the flow of materials to and from the cell. |
| Cytoplasm | Fluid-like material between the cell membrane and the nucleus. It holds the cell organelles in place. |
| Nucleus | The control center for the cell. Contains heriditary material(DNA). |
| Ribisome | Where protein synthesis occurs (proteins are made here). They may float free within the cell or attached to the endoplasmic reticulum. |
| Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) | Transports, stores and makes materials within the cell. The highway for cell transport. |
| Gogi Body or apparatus | Located near the nucleus, synthesizes (makes), packages and secretes cellular products |
| Mitochondria | "The powerhouse of the cell" Carries on cellular respiration. |
| Chloroplast | Green in color, found only in plants, and the site of photosynthesis. |
| Vacuole | Stores food ,water and waste |
| Lysosome | A digestive enzyme that breaks down worn out cell organelles. Cleans up the cell |