A | B |
nucleus | The control center of the cell: contains DNA: the main office |
ribosome | Responsible for the assembly of proteins: the workers |
cell wall | An inflexible barrier for support and protection |
mitochondria | Makes energy for the cell: the powerhouse |
lysosome | Contains digestive enzymes to break down wastes: the cleaning crew |
endoplasmic reticulum | Site for protein synthesis: assembly line |
plasma (cell) membrane | A selectively permeable membrane: the chainlink fence |
vacuole | A temporary storage sac |
cytoskeleton | A framework for the cell |
golgi body | Modifies proteins and packages them for distribution: the mailroom |
chloroplast | An organelle with thylakoids and chlorophyll used during photosynthesis |
cilia | Short projections used for locomotion and feeding |
flagella | A long whip-like tail used for locomotion |