Cell MembraneCell Membrane
Phospholipid bilayerPhospholipid bilayer Separates inside of cell from environmentSeparates inside of cell from environment Maintains homeostasis via selective Maintains homeostasis via selective
permeabilitypermeability
Cell WallCell Wall
Firm, protective structure that gives the Firm, protective structure that gives the cell its shape in plants, fungi, most cell its shape in plants, fungi, most bacteria, and some protistsbacteria, and some protists
CytoplasmCytoplasm
Jelly-like substance Jelly-like substance in the cellin the cell
Suspends and Suspends and protects organellesprotects organelles
VacuoleVacuole
Stores material within the cellStores material within the cell
RibosomeRibosome
The sites of protein synthesisThe sites of protein synthesis
Golgi ApparatusGolgi Apparatus
Packages proteins for transport out Packages proteins for transport out of the cellof the cell
Endoplasmic ReticulumEndoplasmic Reticulum
Network of Network of membranes found membranes found throughout the cell throughout the cell
Smooth: stores Smooth: stores substancessubstances
Rough: synthesize Rough: synthesize and package and package proteinsproteins
Central VacuoleCentral Vacuole
Store water for plantsStore water for plants Provide structure for plants when fullProvide structure for plants when full
ChloroplastChloroplast
Contains chlorophyll, a green pigment that traps Contains chlorophyll, a green pigment that traps energy from sunlight and gives plants their green energy from sunlight and gives plants their green color color
Site of photosynthesisSite of photosynthesis
MitochondriaMitochondria
Produces a usable form of energy Produces a usable form of energy (ATP) for the cell(ATP) for the cell
NucleusNucleus
Controls all the cell functions in a Controls all the cell functions in a eukaryotic cell eukaryotic cell
Contains DNAContains DNA
NucleolusNucleolus
Site where ribosomes are madeSite where ribosomes are made
Nuclear MembraneNuclear Membrane
Keeps all of the chromatin and Keeps all of the chromatin and nucleolus inside nucleolus inside
LysosomesLysosomes
Digests excess or worn-out cell parts, Digests excess or worn-out cell parts, food particles and invading viruses or food particles and invading viruses or bacteria using enzymesbacteria using enzymes
MicrotubulesMicrotubules
Proteins that help define cell Proteins that help define cell structure and movement structure and movement
Form part of the cytoskeletonForm part of the cytoskeleton
Nuclear PoresNuclear Pores
Allows RNA and proteins to pass Allows RNA and proteins to pass through through
CentriolesCentrioles
Help animal cells divideHelp animal cells divide