A | B |
Cell Membrane | Protective layer that covers a cell’s surface and acts as a barrier between the inside of the cell and the cell’s environment |
Cell Wall | Rigid structure that provides support and protection for plant cells |
Chloroplast | Organelles where photosynthesis occurs |
Cytoplasm | Fluid enclosed by the cell |
Endoplasmic reticulum | Assists in the production, processing and transport of proteins around the cell. |
Eukaryote | Cells that contain their DNA in a nucleus |
Golgi complex | Packages and distributes materials around the cell. |
Lysosome | breaks down worn out and damaged cell parts, waste materials and invaders. |
Mitochondrion | Organelles that carry out cellular respiration. |
Nucleus | The command center of the cell. |
Organelle | Small body in a cell’s cytoplasm that performs a specific function. |
Prokaryote | Cells that do not have a nucleus or membrane bound organelles. |
Ribosome | Organelles that make proteins by putting together chains of amino acids. |
Vacuole | Fluid filled vesicles that can contain nutrients, water or wastes. |