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Bio Unit 2 Cell Organelles

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vacuole
stores materials within the cell; in both cells
chloroplasts
closely stacked, flattened sacs (plants only); in plant cells only
ribosomes
The sites of protein synthesis; in both cells
vesicles
transports materials within the cell; in both cells
cytoplasm
the region inside the cell except for the nucleus; in both cells
nucleus
Organelle that manages or controls the cell functions in a eukaryotic cell; in both cells
chloroplasts
Contains chlorophyll, a green pigment that traps energy from sunlight and gives plants their green color; in plant cells only
lysosomes
digests excess or worn out cell parts, food particles and invading viruses or bacteria; in both cells
ribosomes
small bumps located on portions of the ER; in both cells
vacuole
Provides temporary storage of food, enzymes and waste products; in both cells
cell wall
firm, protectice structure that gives the cell its shape in plants, fungi, most bacteria and some protists; in plant cells only
mitochondria
produces a useable form of energy for the cell; in both cells
golgi apparatus
packages proteins for transport out of the cell; in both cells
cell structure
everything inside the cell including the nucleus
cell membrane
the membrane surrounding the cell
lipid bylayer
provides support for the cell, has two "subparts"
nucleolus
Name for the collection of DNA in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells; in both cells
cytoskeleton
consists of hollow tubes which provide support for the cell; in animal cells only
cilia
small hair0like structures used for movement or snesing things
cell membrane
composed of phospholipid bilayer
flagella
longer whip-like strucutres used for movement
Membrane-bound organelles
Only in eukaryotic cells
Chloroplasts
Can only be found in plant cells
Eukaryotic cell
Complex cell; can be plant or animal; contains membrane bound organelles
Mitochondria
Main producer of ATP in all eukaryotes; in both cells
Eukaryotic
Nucleus is found in what type of cell
Nucleus
"Brain of the cell"
Cell wall
NOT found in all cells
Nucleolus
where ribosomes are made; in both cells
Chloroplasts
Can only be found in plant cells
Mitochondria
Takes food and turns it into ENERGY for plant and animal cells
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