Cell Structure Flashcards
1
Q
control center of the cell
A
nucleus
2
Q
brain of the cell
A
nucleolus
3
Q
packaging and modification of protein
A
golgi apparatus
4
Q
food storage of the cell
A
vacuoles
5
Q
folded membrane organelles
A
endoplasmic reticulum ER
6
Q
little organs
A
organelles
7
Q
has millions of ribosomes
A
rough endoplasmic reticulum
8
Q
site of protein synthesis
A
rough endoplasmic reticulum
9
Q
no ribosomes attached
A
smooth endoplasmic reticulum
10
Q
synthesis of hormones and lipid
A
smooth endoplasmic reticulum
11
Q
powerhouse of the cell
A
mitochondrion
12
Q
garbage collector
breaks down component that the cell doesn’t need
A
lysosome
13
Q
gel-like substance
fills the spaces inside the cell to help retain its form
A
cytoplasm
14
Q
- also known as plasma membrane
- holds the cell together
- thin outer covering
A
cell membrane
15
Q
smallest living units of an organism
A
cells
