The Cell

4. Also known as deoxyribonucleic acid; contains the genetic code for all cells
7. The control center of the cell
8. A jelly-like substance that suspends the organelles
9. Clusters of DNA, RNA, and proteins
10. The green pigment found in plant cells that gives plants their green coloring
11. A network of fibers that hold the cells together
12. The aqueous component of cytoplasm (70 percent water)
13. Makes proteins
14. Moves the cell back and forth through short cell projections
15. Store food in plant cells
16. Stores proteins and lipids
17. Spiral strands of protein forming a tubelike structure
20. Organize microtubules
21. Propels the cell through thin projections from cell surface
22. Large protein molecules that exert strict control over which chemical reactions occur and when
23. Converts glucose/energy into ATP; has its own DNA

1. Also known as the ER; rough ER has ribosomes, smooth ER does not have ribosomes
2. Sacs that transport materials in and out of the cell
3. A membrane-bound sac and some contain digestion waste products
5. The inner folds of mitochondria
6. Forms ribosomes in the cell
14. Only in plant cells; a rigid structure outside of the cell
18. Performs photosynthesis in plant cells
19. Breaks down molecules through hydrolysis
20. The semi-permeable membrane that allows H2O and O2 into the cell, but not toxins.