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Plant / Animal Cells
Plane and Animal Cell organells
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cell Membrane | SCREEN- Lets good things in, keeps bad things out |
| Nucleus | BRAIN of the cell |
| Mitochondria | The “POWERHOUSE” of the cell- transforms food into energy. |
| Endoplasmic Reticulum | The MAIL MAN - moves material around in the cell. |
| Centriole | Animal cells ONLY - Helps with Cell division. |
| Ribosomes | PROTEIN FACTORY Makes protein for the cell. |
| Vacuole | STORAGE CENTER Temporarily stores items needed by the cell. |
| Golgi Bodies | POST OFFICE - helps package materials for transport in a cell |
| Cytoplasm | HOLDS IT ALL TOGETHER Gel like substance that hold organelles. |
| Cell Wall | Plants ONLY- provides protection and structure for a plant cell. |
| Chloroplast | Plant cell ONLY- Photosynthesis turning sunshine into food. |