| A | B |
|---|
| cell wall | surrounds the plant cell - gives it shape and protection |
| cell membrane | a protective outer covering - regulates interaction between the cell and its environment |
| cytoplasm | a gel-like material inside the cell where most of the cell's life processes take place |
| nuclear membrane | allows certain substances to pass between the nucleus and the rest of the cell |
| nucleus | the control center of the cell |
| chromosomes | contains the code that controls the cell - transmits hereditary characteristics |
| nucleolus | the area of the nucleus where ribosomes are made |
| mitochondria | releases energy from digested foods |
| chloroplasts | manufactures food in the plant cell through photosynthesis |
| Golgi bodies | packages and transmits cellular material throughout the cell |
| vacuole | storage space for water, wastes, & other cellular material |
| endoplasmic reticulum | place where materials are processed and moved around inside the cell |
| ribosomes | produces proteins within the cell |
| lysosomes | contains digestive chemicals that help break down food molecules |
| cytoskeleton | helps the animal cell maintain its shape and move |
