Cell Parts and Functions

Cell Membrane

Separates the inside and outside of the cell.

Controls what goes in and comes out.

Surrounds a cells cytoplasm.

Cytoplasm

A jelly-like substance that contains the cell’s parts

Organelles

Parts inside of a cell that carry out specific functions.

They work alone and together to keep the whole cell functioning.

Mitochondria

An organelle that breaks down sugars. This process releases energy for the cell to use.

Nucleus

An organelle that contains a cell’s genes.

Chloroplasts

Plant cells have these; animal cells do not.

An Organelle that carries out photosynthesis. This makes the food plant cells need to live.

The food is in the form of sugars.

Cell Wall

Plant cells have these; animal cells do not.

The cell wall is outside the membrane, and it provides structure for the cells.