Parts of the cell

Cell Memebrane

A flexible covering that protects the inside of a cell from the environment outside a cell

Cytoplasm

A fluid inside a cell that contains salts and other molecules

Cytoskeleton

A networks of thread-like proteins that are joined together

Organel

Has specialized functions. Most organelsare surrounded by membranes

Nucleos

Is the part of a eukaryotic cell that directs cell activities and contains genetic information stored in DNA

Lysosomes

Break down and digest the cell

Golgi Apparatus (Golgi Body)

Modifies proteins and sends them where they need to go

Ribosomes

Used to make proteins

Rough ER

Involved in transporting

Mitochondria

Makes ATP (ATP is cellular energy)

Smooth ER

Makes lipids and performs other chemical reactions

Vesicles

Transports substances to where they need to go in the cell

Nucleus

Holds and protects the cells DNA