Organelle Flashcards

Flashcards for key organelle vocabulary.

Cell Wall

Rigid, tough, made of cellulose, Protects and supports the cell

Cytoplasm

Jelly like substance that contains organelles, Pads and supports organelles inside the cell. Moves by cyclosis

Nucleus

Dense, ball shaped structure, contains DNA, Controls all of the cell's activities

Nuclear Membrane

Thin covering over the nucleus, and protects the nucleus

Ribosome

A small protein factory, make protein from amino acid

Mitochondria

Located in the cytoplasm, bean shaped, Supplies energy or ATP for the cell through cell respiration using glucose and oxygen

Chloroplast

Green structures that contain chlorophyll, Captures sunlight and uses it to produce food through photosynthesis

Golgi Body (Apparatus)

Small bags with tubes connecting them, Packages and secrets proteins for use in and out of the cell