VOCABULARY Study guide for Cells

Lysosome Organelle in animal cells that breaks down larger food molecules into smaller ones.

Organelle that releases the stored energy from sugars. Mitochondria Organelle that releases the stored energy from sugars.

The gelatin like fluid found within the cell membrane. Cytoplasm The gelatin like fluid found within the cell membrane.

Organelle that stores food, water, and waste products. Vacuole Organelle that stores food, water, and waste products.

The tough, outermost covering of plant cells. Cell Wall The tough, outermost covering of plant cells.

Organelle that uses energy to make sugar in plant cells. Chloroplast Organelle that uses energy to make sugar in plant cells.

Organelle that controls the cell’s activities and contains D.N.A Nucleus Organelle that controls the cell’s activities and contains D.N.A

The protective covering that encloses all cells. Cell Membrane The protective covering that encloses all cells.

Organelle that processes and packages molecules made by the cell. Endoplasmic Reticulum Organelle that processes and packages molecules made by the cell.

Organelle that makes proteins. Ribsosomes Organelle that makes proteins.

Organelle that transports materials throughout the cell. Golgi Apparatus Organelle that transports materials throughout the cell.

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