Parts of the Cell

This is the control center of the cell. It also controls hereditary materials.

• Cell Membrane

• Nucleus

• Cytoplasm

• Mitochondrion

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

This controls the movement of materials in and out of the cell. Maintains homeostasis.

• Cell Wall

• Nucleus

• Cytoplasm

• Cell Membrane

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

This is the powerhouse of the cell. It breaks down sugars to release energy.

• Nucleus

• Cytoplasm

• Mitochondrion

• Chloroplasts

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

The gel-like substance that supports the organelles.

• Cytoplasm

• Vacuole

• Cell Membrane

• Nucleus

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

These store food and water for the cell.

• Cytoplasm

• Vacuole

• Mitochondrion

• Chloroplasts

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

These use energy from the sun (photosynthesis) to make food.

• Chlorophyll

• Cytoplasm

• Cell Wall

• Chloroplasts

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

This supports and protects the plant cell.

• Cell Membrane

• Cytoplasm

• Mitochondria

• Cell Wall

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Vacuoles...

• Store food and water for the cell.

• Are only in plant cells.

• Control the cell's energy.

• Convert sunlight into food.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Chloroplasts....

• Are the gel-like substance found in the cell.

• Are found in both plant and animal cells.

• Are the powerhouse of the cell.

• Trap sunlight and convert it into food in plant cells.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Cytoplasm...

• Is only found in animal cells.

• Is the gel-like substance containing the organelles.

• Is the outer most layer of a plant cell.

• Offers protection for the cell.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2