Page 25 - Chapter 3: Cells and Tissues

Cell Membrane
Two­layer phospholipids
and protein
selectively permeable
Proteins are embedded
within the cell membrane
and act as channels and
pumps
Nucleus control center of the cell
stores the genetic
information.

Cytoplasm a gel­like substance inside
the cell membrane

Mitochondria power plants of the cell

Ribosomes concerned with protein
synthesis

Golgi apparatus packages and puts the
finishing touches on the
Tiny flattened newly synthesized proteins
sacs

Lysosomes intracellular
housekeepers. 'Digestive
bags" of the cells.

Centrioles play a role in cell
reproduction

Cilia short, hairlike projections,
propel substances away