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| Seed like structures found in the cytoplasm. These are the site of aerobic respiration (i.e. oxygen is used and energy is released here). |
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| Structure in a cell which is responsible for controlling cell activity. It contains chromosomes, which carry genes. Therefore, it also manages cell division. |
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| A barrier which separates the contents of the cell with the outside of the cell. It controls the movement of substances into and out of the cell. |
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| Found in plants, this is made up of cellulose and is very rigid. It gives strength to the cell and is permeable. |
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| Found in the cytoplasm and the endoplasmic reticulum, these are small structures which assemble proteins. |
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| Jelly like liquid which fills up the space in a cell. All chemical reactions take place in the cytoplasm. |
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| Contains cell sap and helps to maintain turgor pressure against the cell wall. |
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| Disk shaped structures found in the cytoplasm which conduct photosynthesis. They contain a green pigment called chlorophyll which absorbs light energy (required to make sugars). |
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