Parts of the Cell

Organelles Tiny cell structures that carry out specific functions within the cell Cell membrane Golgi body Cell wall (plants) Lysosome Chloroplast (plants) Mitochondria Chromosomes Nuclear membrane Cytoplasm Nucleolus Endoplasmic Reticulum Nucleus Ribosomes Vacuole

Cell Membrane Thin, flexible barrier around a cell Controls what enters and leaves the cell “Gatekeeper”

Cytoplasm A jelly fluid inside the cell in which the organelles are suspended

Cell Wall Found only in plant cells Supports and protects the cell

Chloroplast Found only in plant cells Captures sunlight for photosynthesis

Chromosomes Found in the nucleus Made of DNA Contains ALL genetic information Passes cell traits to new cells “Spaghetti” in the nucleus

Endoplasmic Reticulum Also known as “ER” ER (emergency room- ambulance transports you to the ER) Network of canals used to transport and store substances A pathway between the nucleus and cell membrane

Lysosome Breaks down food molecules and dead or injured cells “Lysol cleaner”

Golgi Body Produces lysosomes Packages proteins for the cell and releases them into the cytoplasm “Packaging Plant” like the post office

Mitochondria Powerhouse of the cell Provides energy for cellular respiration “Mighty Mighty Chondria”

Ribosome Produces proteins Protein build, maintains, and replaces the tissues in your body

Nucleus Control center of the cell Contains DNA which as information for making protein “Brain” of the cell

Nucleolus Produces ribosomes (which produce protein) “Meatballs” found in the nucleus

Vacuole Stores water and other materials Vacuum up the dirt-Vacuum holds/stores the dirt in a bag

Types of Cells Prokaryotic Eukaryotic Cell with no nucleus or membrane bound cell organelles Example: Bacteria Eukaryotic Cell with nucleus and organized cell organelles Example: Animal and plant cells

Common Features DNA Plasma membrane Cytoplasm Ribosomes

Prokaryotic

Eukaryotic