Nucleus

The computer or brain of the cell. Controls everything.

Vacuole

The vacuum of the cell. It stores materials.

Endoplasmic Reticulum

Endoplasmic Reticulum The Highway of the cell. Molecules travel on it throughout the cell..

Mitochondria

The Mighty Mouse of the cell. It converts stored energy into useable compounds.

Ribosomes

The Robot of the cell which assembles proteins according to DNA instructions.

Cytoplasm

The jelly of the cell (outside of the nucleus) which contains all of the organelles.

Lysosomes

The Lysol Cleaner of the cell which break down organic molecules (carbohydrates, proteins & lipids).

Cell Membrane

The skin and the bouncer of the cell which allows materials into and out of the cell.

Chloroplasts

The camera of the plant cell which traps sunlight and where photosynthesis takes place.

Cell Wall

The rigid outer layer of a plant cell which supports & protects it.

Solution

A liquid containing dissolved materials.

Diffusion

The movement of particles from high concentration (crowded space) to low concentration (less crowded space).

Equilibrium

When particles stop diffusing (moving) because their concentration is now the same on both sides of the cell membrane.

Passive Transport

Movement of materials into or out of the cell without the cells use of energy (Lazy Movement).

Osmosis

When water moves into or out of a cell (moves from a high concentration of water to a low concentration of water).

Facilitated Diffusion

Diffusion (particles passing through cell membrane) that is helped along by pathways.

Active Transport

Movement of materials into or out of the cell with the cells use of energy (Because they are going against the concentration gradient).

Cell Parts Rap: Cellular State of Mind

Diffusion vs Osmosis Video:

Passive vs Active Transport Video:

Diffusion & Passive Transport: Video