Science.pegs

• Nucleus


  The control center of the cell, containing the cell's genetic material (DNA)
• What is the primary function of the nucleus?


  Stores and regulates genetic information
• What is the primary function of mitochondria?


  Generates energy for the cell (ATP production)
• What is the main function of lysosomes?


  Breaks down and recycles cellular waste and foreign substances
• What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus?


  Processes and modifies proteins and lipids
• What is the main difference between rough and smooth ER?


  Rough ER has a heavy ribosome density, while smooth ER has a light ribosome density
• Vacuole


  The storage tank of the cell
• Lyosome


  rubbish collector of the cell. Digest enzymes
• Endoplasmic Reticulum
• Endoplasmic Reticulum


  The transportation system of the cell. The ”Highway”
• Golgi Apparatus/Body


  Modifies and packages proteins and lipids. The post office of the cell.
• Ribosomes


  Make proteins
• Chloroplast


  Only occurs in plant cells. Enables photosynthesis. Contains chlorophyll.
• Cell Membrane


  The outer layer of the cell. Controls what goes in and out of the cell.
• Cell Wall


  A strong rigid out layer to provide support and strength to plant cells.
• Membrane-Bound


  inside the membrane
• Cytoplasm


  The gel-like substance that suspends/holds all the organelles.
• Large/small vacuoles


  Small vacuoles are in animal cells, whereas plant cells have much larger vacuoles.
• Eukaryotic Cells 


  Animal and Plant cells
• Prokaryotic cells


  Bacteria and virus cells