TCAP Science Prep

The clear, jelly-like material in a cell that supports and protects the cell’s organelles.

• Cytoplasm
• Cell Membrane
• Nucleus
• Mitochondria

The part of the cell that makes protein.

• Vacuoles
• Ribosomes
• Golgi Apparatus
• Cytoplasm

Protects the cell from the outside environment. (Only Plants)

• Cell Membrane
• Chloroplasts
• Cell Wall
• Vacuoles

Acts like a subway system, carrying protein through the cell.

• Golgi Apparatus
• Nuclear Membrane
• Ribosomes
• Endoplasmic Reticulum

Packages proteins into vesicles and ships them out.

• Endoplasmic Reticulum
• Ribosomes
• Golgi Apparatus
• Nucleus

Provides support and protection for the cell while also controlling the movement of materials in and out of the cell.

• Cellular Membrane
• Nucleus
• Ribosomes
• Vacuole

Breaks down food  to release energy. Known as the power plant of the cell.

• Endoplasmic Reticulum
• Mitochondria
• Ribosomes
• Cell Wall

The part of the cell that is used for storage.

• Nucleus
• Cell Membrane
• Mitochondria
• Vacuole

The control center of the cell.

• Nucleus
• Nuclear Membrane
• Chloroplasts
• Golgi Aparatus

Uses energy from the sun to make food for the plant.

• Cell Wall
• Cell Membrane
• Chloroplasts
• Vacuole