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Organelles/Functions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| nucleus | control center of the cell |
| nucleolus | makes ribosomes |
| lysomes | clean up and breakdown old cell parts and waste |
| ribosomes | makes proteins |
| vacuoles | stores water and waste |
| cell membrane | controls material going in and out of the cell |
| ER- endoplasmic reticulum | transports proteins/ribosomes |
| golgi bodies | packaging center of proteins that ships them out of cell |
| mitochondria | makes energy/powerhouse of the cell |
| chloroplast | makes food for plants using photosynthesis |
| cytoplasm | fills in the space of the cell, holds organelles in place, gel-like substance |
| cell wall | supports and protects the cell |
| nuclear membrane | controls what enters and leaves the nucleus |
| chromosomes | tells the cells what proteins to make- holds the DNA |