Biology - Cells

cell membrane 

controls the movement of substances into and out of the cell

nucleus

controls the cells activities. contains genetic information.

cytoplasm

a jelly like substance where chemical reactions occur

mitochondria

site of aerobic respiration

ribosomes

site of protein synthesis 

cell wall

supports and strengthens the cell. made of cellulose in plants

chloroplast

site of photosynthesis contains chlorophyll

permanent vacuole

contains cell sap - mixture of sugar salt and water

circular DNA

contains genetic info in bacteria

plasmids

small rings of DNA. contain extra genes