BIOLOGY Cells 1

The control center of the cell

Change stored energy from food and change it into compounds that are more convienent to use. They are the "powerhouse" of the cell.

Regulates what enters or leaves the cell. It is semi-permiable and aids in the protection of the cell.

This modifies, collects, packages and distributes molecules made at one location of the cell and used in another.

A small region inside the nucleus that is made up of RNA and proteins.

Transports materials through the inside of the cell. Some have ribosomes on them, and some are smooth.

Contain chemicals and enzymes necessary for digesting certain materials in the cell.

A jelly-like substance that contains organelles and moves materials throughout the cell.

Found only in plant cells and surrounds and protects the cell.

Structures where proteins are made.

Trap energy from the sunlight and convert it to chdmical energy. Found only in plant cells.

Store water, salts, carbohydrates, and proteins. Animal cells have multiple small ones and plants have one main one.