1. The basic unit of an organism
Cells
Ch. 6 Lesson 2

2. Organelles & Functions
Organelles are structures in cells that carry out specific functions
Cell membrane – (SECURITY GUARD) protects the cell, controls what comes in and out of the cell
Nucleus – (CONTROL CENTER) directs cell activities
ER (Endoplasmic Reticulum) – (HIGHWAY) sends messages and where some ribosomes are found
Golgi Apparatus (Golgi Body) – (MAILMAN) packages proteins to be delivered around the cell

3. Organelles & Functions
Ribosome - makes proteins
Mitochondria – (POWER HOUSE) produces energy
Lysosomes- (GARBAGE MEN) clean/removes wastes
Vacuoles- (WAREHOUSE) stores molecules food, H2O, and O2
Cytoplasm- jelly-like substance inside the cell

4. PLANT CELLS HAVE 2 ORGANELLES THAT AN ANIMAL CELL DOES NOT:
REMEMBER!
PLANT CELLS HAVE 2 ORGANELLES THAT AN ANIMAL CELL DOES NOT:
Cell Wall: strong rigid layer outside of the cell membrane
Chloroplasts: absorbs light energy and converts it into chemical energy (glucose)
Central Vacuole: one large storage organelle for water and other materials (only some animal cells have vacuoles and are much smaller!)

5. Prokaryotic Cell vs. Eukaryotic Cell
Prokaryotic Cell: does NOT have a nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles
most are unicellular such as bacteria
Eukaryotic Cell: HAS a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles
Most multicellular organisms and some unicellular
*Both types of cells have cytoplasm, DNA, and a cell membrane
*Animal & Plant cells are EUKARYOTIC CELLS!