1. Cells and Cell Organelles

2. Cells Basic building block of life
Everything that is living is made of cells
Cells are made of smaller parts called organelles
They function like our own organs providing support for their cell

3. Nucleus Controls all cellular activities
Contains genetic information “blueprint” for cell
Brain is to the body
as Nucleus is to cell

4. Mitochondria Considered the “powerhouse” of the cell
Carries out cellular respiration to produce energy
combines Oxygen and nutrients from food
Lungs are to body as
mitochondria are to cell

5. Cell Membrane Surrounds entire cell Holds in cytoplasm and organelles
Regulates what goes into and out of cell
Skin is to body as
cell membrane is to cell

6. Cytoplasm
Gives animal cells their shape by filling in empty areas of cell
Holds organelles in place

7. Vacuole Stores water and nutrients for cell Can breakdown cell waste
Plants have a LARGE central vacuole used for support
Animal cells have a few small vacuoles
Bones in our body are as Vacuoles in plants

8. Chloroplast FOUND ONLY IN PLANT CELLS
Where photosynthesis is carried out
It’s what make a plant green

9. Cell Wall FOUND ONLY IN PLANTS
Rigid outer barrier that help support plant cells.