Cell Organelles Flashcards
(11 cards)
Nucleus Function
It is the brain of the cell, it controls the cells activities.
Cytoplasm function
It is a jelly like substance that holds and protects the cells organelles
Vacuole function
It is a large sac that holds food,water and waste
Mitochondria function
This structure is known as the powerhouse of the cell because it releases energy
Chloroplast function
This is a green structure that is found only in plant cells and uses energy from the sun
Cell wall function
This is the outer layer of a plant cell, it supports the cell
Golgi apparatus function
This structure packages and moves protein through the cell
Cell membrane function
This is the outer layer of an animal cell and it controls the movement in and out of the cell
Endoplasmic reticulum function
There are two types of this structure: a smooth and a rough one, they act as highways/passageways for the cell
Ribosomes function
These organelles build or synthesize protein for the cell
Lysosomes function
These organelles use enzymes to digest or break down biomolecules