nucleus
contains genetic material that controls activities of cell
cytoplasm
gel-like substance where most chemical reactions happen with enzymes that control these reactions
cell membrane
holds cell together and controls what goes in and out
mitochondria
most of respiration reactions happen
ribosomes
translation of genetic material in protein synthesis
rigid cell wall
made of cellulose and supports cell and strengthens it
large vacuole
contains cell sap - weak solution of sugar and salts. maintains internal pressure to support cell
chloroplasts
where photosynthesis happens. contain chlorophyll
chromosomal dna
controls cell’s activities and replication. floats free in cytoplasm
plasmid dna
small loops of extra dna that aren’t part of chromosome. plasmids contain genes which are passed between bacteria