(factory area) where everything takes place
cytoplasm
maintains homeostasis; structural barrier separating the cell from the outside environment
plasma membrane
blueprint of the cell; carries all the information necessary for growth
DNA
site for protein synthesis
ribosomes
provides protection (sticky)
capsule
offers rigidity and shape of the cell
cell wall
genetic material, extra chromosomal ring of DNA
plasmid
DNA containing region
nucleoid
hair like bandage; adhesion
pilus (pili)
movement
flagellum (flagella)
distributes work; membrane bound structures
organelles
(control center) stores DNA
- RNA & protein synthesis
nucleus
assembles ribosomes
nucleolus
transport cellular products
endoplasmic reticulum
with ribosomes (protein synthesis)
rough ER
w/o ribosomes (lipid synthesis)
smooth ER
packages cellular products
golgi body
powerhouse of the cell; produces ATP
mitochondria
digest, macromolecules, cellular debris, etc
lysosome
neutralize toxic substances
peroxisome
store & transport substances
vesicle
store water, enzymes, and waste products
vacuole
facilitate food production for photosynthetic organisms
chloroplast
pigment in plants
chlorophyll