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Parts of a cell and their functions
10 cards·by leron.agee
Cell Wall
the rough, protective covering in plant cells
Cell Membrane
layer of fat and protein surrounding the cell, but is inside the cell wall
Chloroplast
large, disk shape containing chlorophyll
Cytoplasm
jelly-like material outside the nucleus; holds the organelles in place
Golgi (Chinese Writing)
flat, layered organelle, looks like a stack of pancakes, located just outside the nucleus -
exports proteins & carbohydrates from the cell
Mitochondrion
red, kidney bean shaped organelle located near the nucleus - provides energy for the nucleus
Nuclear Membrane
membrane that surrounds the nucleus - protects the nucleus
Nucleus
the part of the cell that controls the functions of the cell
Endoplasmic Reticulum
system of tubes throughout the cell - transports materials to parts of the cell
Vacuole
the space in the cell that is filled with liquid - storage containers