Cell Organelles

Vocabulary flashcards defining the structures, functions, and locations of various cell organelles based on lecture notes.

Cell wall

A structure that surrounds the cell membrane, found in plant cells only.

Cell membrane

A gatekeeper that controls what comes in and out of a cell.

Cytoplasm

A jelly-like substance where the organelles are suspended.

Nucleus

The control center of the cell.

Nucleolus

Manufactures ribosome parts.

Endoplasmic reticulum

A series of "canals" that carry material throughout the cell.

Ribosome

An organelle associated with protein.

Golgi apparatus

Stores and processes material to be removed from the cell.

Lysosomes

Break down molecules and other cell parts.

Mitochondria

The powerhouse of the cell.

Chloroplast

Used in photosynthesis, found in plant cells only.

Vacuole

A fluid-filled space containing water, sugar, and minerals; large in plant cells, and small and numerous in animal cells.

Cell wall

Surrounds the cell membrane; found in plant cells only.

Cell membrane

A gatekeeper that controls what comes in/out of a cell.

Cytoplasm

Jelly-like substance where the organelles are suspended.

Nucleus

The control center of the cell.

Nucleolus

Manufactures ribosome parts.

Endoplasmic reticulum

A series of 'canals' that carry material throughout the cell.

Ribosome

Organelle associated with protein production.

Golgi apparatus

Stores and processes material to be removed from the cell.

Lysosomes

Break down molecules and other cell parts.

Mitochondria

The powerhouse of the cell.

Chloroplast

Used in photosynthesis; found in plant cells only.

Vacuole

Fluid-filled space containing water, sugar, and minerals; large in plant cells, and small and numerous in animal cells.