Organelles and Cell Structure

EQ: How are cells

structured?

Question: What are Organelles?

ORGANELLES are the ORGANS of CELLS (if we
consider cells to be bodies).

Every Organelle has functions it performs, just like
the organs inside of your body. Some make protein,
some throw out the trash, some make energy, some
store food, they all have jobs.

They are separated from each other and the rest of
the cell by membranes (think envelopes, ziplocks, or
peels on fruits and vegetables).

Some are exclusive to plants, but all EUKARYOTES
have membrane-bound organelles.

Question: How are Cell Membranes and Cell Walls
Different?

Cell Walls are ONLY found in Plant Cells and Prokaryotes.
ALL cells have Cell Membranes.

A cell wall provides rigidity and structure to the cell, like a cereal box

A cell membrane is more like a bag. It’s flexible, thinner, holds all of the parts of the cell together, and allows stuff to come in and out of the cell.

Multiple Select

Select all that have a cell wall

• Animal

• Fungus

• Plant

• Bacteria

Multiple Select

Select all that have a cell membrane

• Animal

• Plant

• Bacteria

• Fungus

Question: What does Cytoplasm do?

Cytoplasm is found in all cells. It is all of the fluid and its contents, except for the nucleus. It carries nutrients, gases, and messages to different parts of the cell. It’s basically the blood of the cell’s body.

In a cellular diagram like the one on the right, it’s the “empty space”.

​Cytoplasm is kind of this sort of consistency

Question: What does the Nucleus do?

All Eukaryotic cells have a
membrane-bound
NUCLEUS.

The Nucleus stores all of
the genetic information
(DNA) for the cell’s
processes, and directs
them!

It’s basically the cell’s brain.

Match

Match the following organelles and processes to their respective functions

• Chloroplast

• Photosynthesis

• Cellular Respiration

• Mitochondria

Performs Photosynthesis

Process that creates food

Process that creates energy

Performs Cellular Respiration

• Performs Photosynthesis

• Process that creates food

• Process that creates energy

• Performs Cellular Respiration

Question: What’s the difference between Mitochondria
and Chloroplasts?



Chloroplasts are EXCLUSIVE to plant cells,
whereas Mitochondria are found in BOTH
PLANTS AND ANIMALS!

Chloroplasts perform PHOTOSYNTHESIS
to make food for plants.

Mitochondria perform CELLULAR
RESPIRATION, to make energy for ALL
EUKARYOTIC organisms.

Question: What’s a Vacuole?

Vacuoles are like the pantries of the cell. In ALL EUKARYOTIC CELLS.

They store nutrients and food for later.
But, they serve a second purpose in PLANT CELLS ONLY.

You know how plants wilt when they haven't been watered in a while, it's
because their vacuoles are running out of water. Vacuoles provide structural support for plant cells.

Multiple Choice

What type of cell has the LARGEST vacuoles?

• Plants

• Animals

• Bacteria

• Fungus

Labeling

Label the part of the cell that controls all of the functions

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Vacuole

Cell Membrane

Cytoplasm

Cell Wall

Nucleus

Mitochondria

Chloroplast

Labeling

Label the part of the cell that stores all of the nutrients

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Cell Membrane

Vacuole

Mitochondria

Cytoplasm

Cell Wall

Nucleus

Chloroplast

Labeling

Label the part of the cell that creates energy

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

Vacuole

Cytoplasm

Cell Wall

Chloroplast

Nucleus

Cell Membrane

Mitochondria

Labeling

Label the part of the cell that transports nutrients and messages throughout the cell

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

Vacuole

Cell Membrane

Cell Wall

Chloroplast

Cytoplasm

Mitochondria

Nucleus

Labeling

Label the part of the cell that gives structure and protection to the cell.

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

Chloroplast

Vacuole

Cell Membrane

Mitochondria

Nucleus

Cytoplasm

Cell Wall

Labeling

Label the part of the cell that allows certain things to enter and exit the cell

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Cell Wall

Vacuole

Cell Membrane

Cytoplasm

Mitochondria

Chloroplast

Nucleus

Labeling

Label the part of the cell that performs photosynthesis

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

Cell Membrane

Cytoplasm

Cell Wall

Vacuole

Nucleus

Mitochondria

Chloroplast

SUMMARY: What organelles are EXCLUSIVE to plants
and what are their functions?

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138 when you finish!