1. Cell Organelle Flashcard Function/Definitions

2. Cell Wall:
provides protection, shape & support for plant cells. Gives plants rigid structure.

3. Cell Membrane:
Flexible cover around cell that controls movement of materials in & out of cell. Separates and protects cell from outside. environment.

4. Cytoplasm:
Thick watery fluid inside the cell that contains the organelles.

5. Ribosome:
Place where proteins are synthesized (made/built). Either free floating or attached to ER.

6. Nucleus:
Control center of cell. Holds genetic information called DNA.

7. DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid):
Genetic material found in nucleus. Also called chromosomes.

8. Endoplasmic Reticulum:
Assists in production, processing and transport of proteins and the production of lipids (fats).
Smooth ER
Rough ER

9. Mitochondria:
Power house of cell. Uses oxygen to break down sugar to release energy (ATP) in a process called cellular respiration. Happens in plant & animal cells.

10. Chloroplasts:
Absorbs light energy, water & carbon dioxide to make glucose (sugar) & oxygen in a process called photosynthesis. Found in plant cells (not animal).

11. Vesicle:
small sac that surrounds material to be moved in or out of the cell.

12. Golgi complex:
Modifies, sorts & ships molecules that are made in the ER. Post office of the cell.

13. Responsible for digestion in the cell. Destroys worn-out organelles.
Lysosome:
Responsible for digestion in the cell. Destroys worn-out organelles.

14. Large Central Vacuole:
Found in plant cells. Stores water, food & waste materials.

15. Centriole:
Found in animal cells. Helps separate chromosomes during cell division.

16. Animal Cell

17. Plant Cell