| A | B |
|---|
| organelle | small organs |
| functions of nucleus | The Brain of the Cell" reproduction and regulation |
| nuclear membrane | thin coating surrounding the nucleus-semi-permeable |
| chromosomes | rod-like structure in the nucleus. Most cells have 46 chromosomes |
| DNA (DEOXYRIBO-NUCLEIC-ACID) | hereditary chemical found in genes |
| nucleoplasm (sol-gel) | protoplasm inside the nucleus |
| nucleolus | "nucleus within the nucleus" |
| cell membrane | the "gatekeeper"-surrounds the entire cell-contain pores |
| pinocytes | indentations that ingest needed protein |
| endoplasmic reticulum (ER) | "cells highway system"-tube like structures they transport materials inside the cells |
| ribosomes | attached to the ER -THE SYNTHESIS OF PROTEIN |
| golgi bodies | parellel sacs of membranes that store and package proteins |
| lysosomes | act as sites of chemical digestion |
| vacuoles | fluid-filled sacs that store waste,water,and food. vacuoles in animal cells are very small.One large vacuole in plant cell |
| mitochondria | Makes energy. The "powerhouse of the cell" |
| cytoplasm | another name for protoplasm |
| centrioles and centrosomes | found inside animal cells only!! Play a role in reproduction |
| chloroplast | the organelle found only in plant cells where photosynthesis takes place in (making food) |
| chlorophyll | green chemical found in plant cells only |
| cell wall | extra protective covering that surrounds plant cells |
