Friday, October 3, 2008

parts of the cell

Nucleus-Organelle that houses the DNA of eukaryotic cells.
Mitochondria-Organelle that produces much of the ATP made by a eukaryotic cell.
Cell membrane-Lipid bilayer with embedded protiens that encloses the cytoplasm;essential to the cell's cytoplasm;also called the plasma membrane.
Ribosome-Organelle on which protiens are made.
Golgi apparatus-Organelle that packages and distributes molecules produced by a eukaryotic cell.
Endoplasmic reticulum-Cell membranes in the cytoplasm that transport substances made by he cell.
Lysosome-Organelle in a eukaryotic cell that contains digestive enzymes.
Central vacuole-The central vacuole stores water and may contain many substances,including ions,nutrients,and wastes.
Chloroplast-Organelle that uses light energy to make carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water.
Cell wall-The structure that surrounds the cell membrane and provides support for the cell.