| A | B |
| cell wall | non-living layer; supports the plant cell |
| cell membrane | cell "skin"; controls what goes in & out |
| chromosome | genetic material; strands of DNA |
| cytoplasm | cell jell-like liquid, organelles float in this |
| nucleus | control centre of the cell |
| nucleolus | "little nucleus"; ribosomes are made here |
| endoplasmic reticulum | forms passageways through the cell |
| ribosome | small grains, attached to ER or floating free; place where protiens are made |
| mitochonria | "Mighty Mite"; powerhouse of the cell |
| vacuole | fluid filled storage bag; stores food, waste, water |
| lysosome | contain protein-digesting enzymes; "suicide sacs" |
| chloroplast | captures sun's energy and makes food for plant cell |