Unit 1: Cells Flashcards
What is a Cell Membrane?
controls what comes into and out of a cell, found in both plant and animal cells
What is a Cell wall?
the ridged outer layer of a plant cell
What is a Chloroplast
captures energy from the sun and uses it to produce food for plant cells
What is a Chromatin
tiny strands inside the nucleus that contain the instructions for directing the cell’s functions
what is a Cytoplasm
gel-like substance where cell organelles are found
what is a Endoplasmic Reticulum
passageways that carry proteins and other materials from one part of the cell to another
what is a Golgi Bodies
receive proteins and materiels from the ER:; packages and then distributes them
what is a Lysosomes
use chemicals to break down food and worn-out cell parts
what is a Nucleolus
found inside the nucleus and produces ribosomes
what is a Nucleus-
contains DNA, which controls the functions of the cell (control center of the cell)
what is a Mitochondria
produces energy a cell needs to carry out its functions (powerhouse of the cell)
what is a Ribosomes
assembles amino acids to create proteins
what is a Vacuoles
stores food, water, waste, and other materials
