Cell Membrane Functions

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Cell membrane

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Surrounds and protects all cells

Controls what goes in and out of the cell

Front

Nucleus

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• Large, OVAL shape in CENTER of cell

Controls cell ACTIVITIES and contains DNA

Front

Mitochondria

Back

• Looks like a JELLY BEAN

Breaks down SUGAR  to RELEASE usable ENERGY

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Lysosomes

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• Small and ROUND

• Breaks down large FOOD molecules into smaller ones

DIGESTS old cell parts

only in animal cells

Front

Cell Wall

Back

• Rigid, STRONG, stiff

• Provides SUPPORT and PROTECTION

Plant cells only

Front

Chloroplasts

Back

• OVAL shaped

• GREEN because they contain chlorophyll

Uses energy from the SUN to make FOOD

Plant cells only

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Organelles

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The different parts of a cell. Each one does a special job for the cell