Centriole
Cell organelle that aids in cell division in "animal cells only
Plasma membrane
Selective barrier that separates a cell from its surroundings. It serves as a "Gate Keeper" who regulates what enters and leaves the cell and helps protect and support the cell.
Mitochondria
Powerhouse of cell" that converts energy in food molecules to energy in the form of ATP (the process is called "cellular respiration")
Lysosome
It is the "garbage disposal" of cell. It contains digestive enzymes that break down lipids, carbohydrates, proteins and old organelles into small molecules that can be used by the rest of the cell.
Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)
Also known as the "highway" of the cell. It forms a maze of passageways in which proteins and other materials are carried from one part of the cell to another.
Smooth ER
This type of ER does not have ribosomes attached. Additional to helping move materials throughout the cell, It contains enzymes that perform specialized tasks, such as making membrane lipids and detoxification of drugs.
Rough ER
This type of ER has ribosomes attached to its surface. Additional to helping move materials throughout the cell, it also help making proteins.
Golgi Apparatus
Post office" of a cell. It receives proteins and other newly formed materials from the endoplasmic reticulum, package them, and distribute them to other parts of the cell.
Vesicle
The "delivery guy" of a cell. A membrane bound sac that contains materials involved in transport of the cell.
Ribosome
Protein making factories" attached to ER or free floating in cytoplasm.
Nucleus
The "control center" that controls the cell's activities.
A membrane-bound organelle in the cell that contains DNA and Nucleolus
Nucleolus
A small dense body inside the nucleus that produces ribosomes.
DNA
(deoxyribonucleic acid) a complex molecule containing the genetic information that makes up the chromosomes.
Nuclear Envelope
Allows material to pass in or out of the nucleus; Separates the nucleus from the cytoplasm.
Cytoplasm
A jellylike fluid inside the cell in which the organelles are suspended
Cell Wall
A rigid structure that surrounds the cell membrane and provides support to the cell. "Only found in plants" and some bacteria and fungi.
Vacuole
Warehouse" of a cell that stores materials such as water, salts, proteins, and carbohydrates. It helps support heavy structures (plants) and help cells move (paramecium).
Chloroplast
They are found only in plant cells and they convert energy from the sun into sugar using the chemical reactions of photosynthesis.
Cilium
a hairlike structure arranged in tightly packed rows that projects from the surface of some cells. It's responsible for the movement of a cell.
Flagellum
A long, hairlike structure that grows out of a cell and enables the cell to move.
Pseudopod
A temporary, foot-like extension of a cell, used for locomotion or engulfing food
Cytoskeleton
A network that acts as the cells "bones and muscles" by giving the cell it's shape, provides machinery for intracellular transport and cellular movements, and supports other organelles.
Microtubules (1/3 cytoskeleton)
Hollow tubes of globular proteins that give the cell rigidity, anchor organelles and act as tracks for organelle movement.
Microfilaments (1/3 cytoskeleton)
Rods of globular proteins that enable cells to change shape and move.
Intermediate filaments (1/3 cytoskeleton)
Ropes of fibrous proteins that reinforce the cell and anchor certain organelles