Microbiology Cell Organelles
contains digestive enzymes to break down waste and old cell parts
lysosome
site of lipid synthesis for the cell; does not have ribosomes
smooth endoplasmic reticulum
modifies, sorts, packages, and transports materials to specific locations in the cell
Golgi Apparatus
the smallest unit that can perform all life processes
cell
phospholipid membrane that controls what enters and leaves the cell
cell membrane
rigid outermost layer of a plant cell made of cellulose that helps plant cells retain their shape
cell wall
the green pigment molecule responsible for trapping light energy in photosynthesis
chlorophyll
small oval in plant cells that contain chlorophyll for photosynthesis
chloroplasts
jelly-like material that the organelles float in
cytoplasm
the small bodies in the cell's cytoplasm that preform a specific life function
organelles
the energy production of the cell; Duke Energy of the cell
mitochondria
the control center of the cell; holds the cell's DNA
nucleus
assembles amino acids to make proteins; site of protein synthesis
ribosome
site of protein synthesis; contains ribosomes
rough endoplasmic reticulum
place of storage in the cell; plant cells have a large central one of these
vacuole
endocytosis and exocytosis use this storage sac to for materials to enter or leave the cell
vesicle