Cells  The cell is the basic unit of structure & function of ALL livings things.  A cell is microscopic is size.

Cell Membrane  ALL cells are surrounded by the cell membrane.  Also called a plasma membrane.  Semi-permeable  Made of protein & lipids arranged in a double layer…

Nucleus  The MOST important organelle!  2 vital functions To control the activities of the cell To promote cell division

Nuclear Membrane  The nuclear membrane surrounds the nucleus and separates the nucleus from the cytoplasm.

Cytoplasm  The liquid environment of the cell.  The cytoplasm contains the organelles of the cell.

Endoplasmic Reticulum  This is a fine network of tubular structures.  Main purpose is TRANSPORTATION!  Two types Smooth Rough- contains proteins

Mitochondria  Most of the cell’s energy comes from the “MIGHTY” mitochondria  The “MIGHTY” mitochondria converts stored energy into ATP

Golgi Apparatus  Looks like a stack of pancakes  Main purpose is storing & packaging “garbage”

Lysosomes  “Suicide Bags”, EATERS, urrghhh  Lysis- Lysol ???????  Helps to digest old, worn out cells