| A | B |
|---|
| nucleus | control center of the cell |
| mitochondria | powerhouses of the cell |
| ribosomes | factories of the cell |
| endoplasmic reticulum | canal-like transportation and communication system of the cell |
| chromatin | instructions or blue-print of the cell |
| cytoplasm | gel-like substance providing the water and nutrients for the cell, also supports the organelles |
| organelles | small structures within the cell that have specific functions |
| cell wall | gives rigid protection to plant cells |
| cell membrane | flexible barrier that encloses all the cells contents |
| vacuole | empty space in plant cells that can be used for storage |
| microscope | instrument used for studying cells |
| Robert Hooke | discovered cells and named them |
| DNA | chemical making up the genetic material of the cell |
| Golgi bodies | tubular coils that store and distribute protein products from the endoplasmic reticulum |
| eukaryote cells | "true" cells that have organelles and other recognized cells structures |
| prokaryote cells | primitive cells like bacteria that lack organelles and complex structures |
