Cell Parts and Organelles

Nucleus

the CONTROL center of the cell. It contains DNA, the instructions for the cell.

Chloroplast

uses light energy and makes FOOD, a sugar called glucose, water, and carbon dioxide in a process called photosynthesis.

Lysosome

an organelle that helps break down and RECYCLE different parts of the cell

Ribosomes

an organelle that makes PROTEINS

Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)

a TRANSPORT system that carries and DELIVERS proteins and other cell materials from one part of the cell to another

Mitochondria

an organelle that is the powerhouse of the cell. This organelle helps produce ENERGY.

Golgi apparatus

an organelle that PACKAGES materials in the cell and prepares it for transport

Cell Membrane

a cell structure that is a flexible COVERING that protects the inside of a cell from the environment outside the cell

Vacuole

an organelle that STORES food, water, and waste materials for the cell

Cell wall

is a stiff structure OUTSIDE the cell membrane found only in PLANT cells

Cytoplasm

The jelly-like FLUID inside a cell is made of water, salts, and other molecules.

Flagella

long TAIL-like structures found in one-celled organisms to aid in movement

Cilia

The HAIR-like projections on the outside of cells that move in a wavelike manner and help with movement

Cytoskeleton

made of threadlike proteins that are joined together and gives SHAPE and structure to the cell

Vesicle

are organelles that transport substances to other parts of the cell

Chlorophyll

a green PIGMENT, present in all green plants responsible for the absorption of light energy.