Cell Vocabulary

Front

Known as the powerhouse of the cell, the ___________________________ breaks down food molecules to produce ATP.

Back

mitochondria

Front

The “boss” of the cell the __________________ contains the chromosomes.

Back

nucleus

Front

Found only in plant cells, the _____________ ______________ surrounds the cell membrane and provides strength and support for the cell.

Back

cell wall

Front

What can be found in the cytoplasm or attached to the endoplasmic reticulum and makes protein for the cell?

Back

ribosome

Front

The _____________________ is the jelly like fluid that all the organelles are in.

Back

cytoplasm

Front

The largest organelle in the cytoplasm the ______________ __________________makes lipids and transports materials in the cell.

Back

endoplasmic reticulum

Front

What processes materials and transports them to the outside of the cell?

Back

golgi complex

Front

Each _________________ has a certain job to do for that cell.

Back

organelle

Front

The _________ stores water, waste and other materials in the cell.

Back

vacuole

Front

Hereditary material in the nucleus of a cell is called __________.

Back

DNA