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Cell Parts
WSHS - Cell Parts -
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ribosomes | part that synthesizes or makes proteins; acts like a factory |
| nucleus | brain of the cell – contains DNA |
| mitchondria | powerhouse of the cell; makes useable energy for plant and animal cells |
| cell membrane | controls what goes in and out of the cell |
| vacuoles | storage center of the cell |
| chloroplast | plants use this to capture light energy |
| cell wall | adds extra structure and support to the cell; only in plants |
| rough ER | makes protein; ribosomes are found on its surface |
| lysosomes | breaks down materials; the stomach of the cell |
| smooth ER | makes lipids an detoxifies drugs; no ribosomes are on it |
| golgi apparatus | modifies, sorts, and pack proteins; the USP of the cell |
| cytoskeleton | helps the cell keep its shape |