Cell Structures and Functions Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards detailing cellular organelles, structures, and their specific functions as described in the lecture notes.

Nucleus

The central center of the cell that contains DNA.

Ribosomes

Small structures that make proteins.

Cytoplasm

Jelly like material that fills the inside of a cell.

Mitochondria

The powerhouse of the cell that releases energy from food.

Cell membrane

A thin layer that controls what enters and leaves the cell.

Cell wall

A stiff outer layer that gives plant cells support and shape.

Viculol

A storage sack that holds water, food, or waste.

Nucleolus

The structure inside the nucleus that helps make ribosomes.

Endoplasmic ret reticulon

A system of passageways that moves materials through the cell.

Golgi body

A structure that packages and ships materials in the cell.

Lysosomes

Small digestive sacs that break down waste and old cell's parts.

Microtubules

Tiny tube like fibers that help support the cell and move materials.

Centrifles

Structures that help animal cells during cell division.

Centrosun

The area that organizes micro tubules in animal cells.

Raphyte crystals

Needle shaped crystals found in some plant cells.

Drew's crystal

Star shaped crystals found in some plant cells.

Emmy law passed

Plant cell structures that store starch.

Coroplast

Green structures and plant cells that use sunlight to make food.