Cell Parts Start Review
Cell Membrane Endoplasmic Reticulum Nucleus Ribosomes Golgi Bodies Mitochondria Lysosomes Nuclear Membrane Vacuole Plant Cell Differences End Review
Cell Membrane Protects the cell Outer membrane of cell that controls movement in and out of the cell Back
Endoplasmic Recticulum The highway of the cell; it transports materials from one part of the cell to the other. Back
Nucleus Brain of the cell as it directs cell activities. Contains genetic material - DNA Back
Ribosomes Protein factory creates protein for the cell Back
Golgi Bodies Post office (packaging plant) sends and receives materials (proteins). Back
Mitochondria Power plant of the cell changes food into energy through chemical reactions. Back
Lysosomes Breaks down food and dead parts of organelles Transports undigested material to cell membrane for removal Back
Nuclear Membrane Protects the Nucleus Back
Vacuole Stores food and wastes Contains water solution Help plants maintain shape- large central vacuole Back
What two things does a plant cell have that an animal cell does not? Chloroplasts Cell Wall Back
Chloroplasts Photosynthesis takes place in a cell Chlorophyll makes plants green Back
Cell Wall Protects the cell and gives it rigid shape Back