Cellular Structure

This is where DNA is stored and protected, which is why they call it the control center.

• mitochondria
• nucleus
• chloroplast
• lysosome

This surrounds all cells. It controls what materials can come into and out of the cell.

• cell membrane
• nuclear membrane
• cell wall
• cell capsule

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

This is a large structure in a plant cell. There are many small ones in an animal cell, though. Its main function is to store water, nutrients, and waste. 

• vacuole
• vesicle
• lysosome
• ribosome

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

This is the jelly-like substance that the organelles float in. It is made mostly of water.

• vacuole
• cytoskeleton
• cytoplasm
• chloroplast

This structure helps pull chromosomes apart during cell division.

• chromatin
• centrioles
• cytoskeleton
• cell membrane

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-4

This structure is responsible for building proteins. It follows the instructions from RNA and puts amino acids together.

• nucleus
• ribsosome
• golgi body
• smooth ER

These are green structures in a plant cell that convert sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into glucose sugar and oxygen in a process called photosynthesis. 

• mitochondria
• ribosomes
• chloroplasts
• golgi body

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

This structure is the site of cellular respiration. It is responsible for turning glucose and oxygen into water, carbon dioxide, and energy for the eukaryotic cell. 

• mitochondria
• chloroplast
• lysosome
• ribosome

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

This structure is the outermost layer of a plant cell. It is made of the polysaccharide cellulose. It serves as extra protection.

• cell membrane
• nuclear membrane
• cell capsule
• cell wall

Storage for water, enzymes, nutrients, etc.

• chloroplast

• cell wall

• central vacuole

• cell membrane

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2