Parts of the Cell

Nucleus

• The nucleus is the control centre of the cell

• It contains 46 chromosomes

• Chromosomes contain DNA + protein

Mitochondria

• The mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell => provides energy to the cell

• Mitochondria contains DNA

Ribosome

• Ribosomes make protein

• Ribosomes contain genetic material

Vacuole

• Gives cells strength and shape

Cell membrane

• Retains contains of a cell while being selectively permeable

Chloroplast

• Where photosynthesis takes place