| A | B |
| cell | the basic unit of life. |
| cell membrane | the outside layer of the cell. |
| nucleus | directs all the activities of the cell |
| nuclear membrane | lets things in and out of the nucleus. |
| nucleolus | controls what happens in the nucleus |
| chromatin | hods the dna, tell the cell information about making a new cell |
| cytoplasm | gel like substance that moves substances through the cell |
| ribosomes | provide the cell with protein |
| smooth endoplasmic reticulum | moves materials from the nucleus to the cell membrane |
| rough endoplasmic reticulum | has ribosomes attached to it. moves substances from the cell membrane to the nucleus |
| golgi bodies | pack up used proteins and move them out of the cell |
| mitochondria | give the cell energy and food molecules |
| lysosomes | moves out waste products |
| vacuole | supplies the cell with water. |
| cell wall | found in plant cells only. provides the cell with support and structure |
| stomata | small openings in the cell wall |
| chloroplasts | helps the plant make food. contains chlorophyll |
| photosynthesis | the process by which plants make their own food |
| mitosis | cell division |
| microscope | a tool used to see cells |