| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Nucleus | Control center of the cell, contains coded directions for the production of proteins and cell division. |
| Cell Membrane | Controls the movement of substances into and out of the cell. |
| Cell Wall | An inflexible barrier that provides support and protects the plant cell. |
| Ribosomes | Production of proteins. |
| Endoplasmic Reticulum | A transport hallway for proteins. |
| Mitochondrion | ATP production. |
| Golgi Body | Modify and package proteins. |
| Lysosomes | Contains enzymes, phagocytosis. |
| Leucoplast | Storage of starch. |
| Tonoplast | Protective membrane around vacuole. |
| Chromoplast | Pigment synthesis. |
| Chloroplast | Photosynthesis takes place, stores chlorophyl. |
| Vacuole | A membrane-bound vesicle for the storage of materials. |
| Contractile Vacuole | Pumps out excess water. |
| Capsule | Helps cell attach to things. |
| Centriole | Aid in cell division. |
| Cilia | Aid in locomotion and feeding. |
| Flagellum | Long projections that aid in locomotion and feeding. |
| Pili | Hollow sex tube. |
| Plasmid | Double stranded DNA molecules. |
| Microfilament | Muscles. |
| Microtubule | Bones and muscles of a cell. |
| Perioxosome | Holds chemicals. |
| Septa | Wall between cells with pores to allow cytoplasm to flow through. |
| Stoma | Allows the exchange of water, carbon dioxide, oxygen, and other gases between a plant and its environment. |
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