Unit 4 "The Characteristics of Cells" Study Guide (5-30)

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Cell Membrane

Cell structure that controls what enters and exits the cell

Mitochondria

Powerhouse of the cell

Nucleus

Control center of the cell

Nuclear Membrane

Controls what enters and exits the nucleus

Ribosome

Makes proteins

Nucleolus

Makes ribosomes

Endoplasmic Reticulum

System of membranes that assist in the production, transportation and processing of proteins and lipids.

Vacuole

Cell organelle that stores water, food, salt and proteins in an animal 

Lysosome

Cell organelle that contains enzymes that breaks down unwanted material 

Cytoplasm

Jelly-like fluid that fills the cell and holds organelles in place

Golgi Body

Structure that receives proteins from the E. R.  and packages them to distribute through the cell.

DNA

Complex molecule that contains genetic information.

Large Vacuole

In a plant cell, stores food, water, and waste

Chloroplast

Organelle found in plants and algae where photosynthesis occurs

Cell Wall

Rigid structure that surrounds the cell membrane and provides support for the plant, bacteria and algae cell