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Plant & Animal Cells
Plant & Animal Cells Copy from StudyStack
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cell | Basic unit of structure and function of all living things |
| cell membrane | controls what goes in and out of the cell |
| nucleus | organelle that controls a cells activities |
| cytoplasm | jellylike substance that contains many chemicals to keep a cell functioning |
| cell wall | Gives the cell support and shape |
| mitochondria | organelles that release energy from food |
| Chromosomes | threadlike structures that contain information about the characteristics of the plant |
| vacuole | an organelle that stores food, water, or waste |
| chloroplast | organelle that makes food for the plant cell |
| organelle | smaller structure in a cell |