What Are Cells?

The smallest unit with the basic properties of life

Special structures that are responsible for particular functions.

All cells have a ____________ that separates the inside and the outside of the cell, and controls what goes in and comes out.

A jelly-like substance containing the cell’s parts.

Organelles that break down sugars and This process releases energy that the cell can use. The Powerhouse of the cell.

Contains a cell’s genes, it is the Brain of the Cell

Organelles that carry out photosynthesis, which makes the food plant cells need to live. This food is in the form of sugars.

Helps the plant keep its structure 

Plants have a cell wall and a cell membrane

Animal cells Only have cell membranes