5th Grade Cell Organelle

This is the brain of the cell. It controls the cell's activities.

• cytoplasm

• chloroplasts

• vacuole

• nucleus

This is the jelly-like substance that holds and protects the cell's organelles.

• nucleus

• cytoplasm

• endoplasmic reticulum

• ribosomes

This is a large sac that holds food, water, and waste.

• cell wall

• endoplasmic reticulum

• vacuole

• golgi apparatus

These structures are known as the powerhouse of the cell because they release energy.

• golgi apparatus

• mitocondria

• chloroplast

• ribosomes

This is the outer layer of an animal cell, and it controls movement in and out of the cell.

• endoplasmic reticulum

• cell membrane

• cell wall

• cytoplasm

This is the outer layer of a plant cell. It supports the cell.

• cell wall

• chloroplast

• cytoplasm

• cell membrane

Which statement was NOT included in cell theory?

• All living things are composed of cells.

• Living cells come only from other living cells.

• Each cell contains a cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, mitochondria, and endoplasmic reticulum.

• Cells are the smallest structure of living things that can perform the functions necessary for life.

All living things are made up of...

• cells

• tissues

• organ

• organ systems

The smallest unit that can perform the basic activities of life is

• a cell 
• a tissue
• an organ
• an organism

What is an organism?

• A dead animal

• A living thing

• A pencil

• A shoe