Energy in cells

What is the mitochondria?

Structure that convert nutrients to energy.

What is the nucleolus?

Structure that manufactures ribosomes.

What is the cytoplasm?

Everything between the nuclear membrane and the cell membrane.

What is the lysosome?

Sac filled with digestive chemicals.

What is the vesicle?

Package created by the Golgi apparatus.

What is the nuclear membrane?

Membrane that surrounds and protects the nucleus.

What is the Golgi Apparatus?

Stack of membranes that package chemicals.

What is the vacuole?

Sac that stores water, nutrients, or waste products.

What is the capsule?

Outermost layer of the cell that provides protein.

What is the nucleoid?

Region inside cell that contains genetic material but is not surrounded by a nuclear membrane.

What is the plasmid?

Circular piece of genetic material.

What is the flagellum?

Hair like structure that the cell uses for movement.

What is the pilus?

Hair like structure that attaches the cell to a surface and can transfer genetic material from one cell to another.

What is the cell wall?

Provides structure support and protection in plant cells.

What is the ribosome?

Small structure that synthesizes proteins.

What is the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?

Passageways where chemicals are made.