A | B |
organelles | tiny structures that carry out functions in a cell |
cell wall | rigid layer of nonliving material that surrounds plant cells |
cell membrane | controls what comes in & out of cell |
nucleus | cell's control center |
nuclear membrane | controls what gets in & out of the nucleus |
chromatin | contains genetic material that "tells" cell what to do |
nucleolus | makes ribosomes |
cytoplasm | clear, thick gel-like fluid |
mitochondria | powerhouse of the cell |
endoplasmic reticulum | transport proteins & other substances throughout cell |
ribosomes | produce proteins |
Golgi bodies | package & distribute proteins |
chloroplasts | capture sunlight & produces food for the cell |
vacuoles | sacs which store food, water, waste, & other materials for cells |
lysosomes | break down old or damaged cell parts for recycling |
bacterial cell | has cell wall, cell membrane & ribosomes |
specialized cells | structure demonstrates functions |
prokaryotes | organisms whose cells lack a nucleus |
eukaryotes | organism whose cells contain a nucleus |