Cell Structures And Functions

Front 1

Cell Membrane

Back 1

Structure: phospholipid bilayer with proteins

Function: Controls what goes in and out of cell

Front 2

Cell wall

Back 2

Structure: rigid cellulose structure

Function: provides cell support

Front 3

Nucleus

Back 3

Structure: nuclear membrane around DNA

Function: control center of the cell, protects DNA

Front 4

Nucleolus

Back 4

Structure: membrane inside the nucleus

Function: production of ribosomes

Front 5

Chromosomes

Back 5

Structure: coiled DNA around proteins

Function: organize DNA

Front 6

Plasmid

Back 6

Structure: circular DNA

Function: trade genetic information

Front 7

Mitochondria

Back 7

Structure: double membrane

Function: cell respiration, produces ATP fire cell energy

Front 8

Ribosomes

Back 8

Structure: large enzymes

Function: protein synthesis

Front 9

Lysosomes/peroxisomes

Back 9

Structure: membrane around digestive enzymes

Function: digestive wastes and invaders

Front 10

Golgi body

Back 10

Structure: folds of membrane stacks

Function: prepares lipids and proteins for cell export

Front 11

Cytoskeleton

Back 11

Structure: protein filaments

Function: provides cell support, attaches to organelles

Front 12

ER

Back 12

Structure: membrane find with either ribosomes or without

Function: produces and packages proteins / lipids for within the cell

Front 13

Centrioles

Back 13

Structure: Microtubule cylinders

Function: assists in cell division

Front 14

Vacuoles

Back 14

Structure: membrane

Function: Storage of waste, water, pigments

Front 15

Chloroplasts

Back 15

Structure: double membrane

Function: site of photosynthesis, production of glucose

Front 16

Flagella

Back 16

Structure: protein tail like structure

Function: cell movement

Front 17

Cilia

Back 17

Structure: protein tail like

Function: cell movement

Front 18

Cytoplasm

Back 18

Structure: gel like( water and proteins)

Function: supports cell structure, Material to dissolve nutrients