Cell Review
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Created by:
Magician1 on December 12, 2011
Subjects:
science, cells, plant and animal cells, organelles
Description:
This test will help you to learn about the definitions of different organelles in both plant and animal cells.
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 nucleus | Controls cell functions and contains DNA. "Command Center" of the cell. In Both Cells |
| Lysosome | Digests proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. In Both Cells |
| Endoplasmic Reticulum | Moves materials around in the cell. Smooth type: Lacks ribosomes Rough type: Ribosomes are embedded in surface In Both Cells |
| Ribosome | Makes proteins the cell needs to perform its life activities. In Both Cells |
| Cytoplasm | The jelly like, living material inside the cell membrane. Most cellular activities take place in this area. In Both Cells |
| Cell Wall | Rigid outer layer that supports the cell. It allows materials to pass into and out of the cell. In PLANT CELL |
| Cell Membrane | Outer membrane of an animal cell that controls movement in and out of the cell. In ANIMAL CELL |
| Golgi Body | Packages the proteins made by the ribosomes. Moves materials within and out of the cell. In Both Cells |
| Cholorplast | Contains green chlorophyll. It's where photosynthesis takes place when the chlorophyll traps energy from the sun. In PLANT CELL |
| Vacuole | "Storage tanks" - stores water, food or waste. They are larger in plant cells. In Both Cells |
| Mitochondrion | "Power house" of the cell. It breaks down nutrients (food) into energy the cell can use. In Both Cells |
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