Cell structure and function

Structures in the cell that carry out specific functions

• organs

• organelles

• cytoplasm

• cells

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

•Create energy

Called the “powerhouse” of the cell

• ribosomes

• mitochondria

• organelles

• cell membrane

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Control center of the cell- often referred to as "the brain" of the cell

• nucleus

• nucleolus

• chromosomes

• DNA

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

•Found only in plant cells

•Surrounds, protects and supports the cell

• cell membrane

• semi permeable

• cell wall

• bark & stems

•Organelle that produces proteins

• mitochondria

• cytoplasm

• ribosomes

• organelles

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

•Found in plants only

•Green organelles used for photosynthesis (make food)

• chloroplasts

• chromosomes

• cytoplasm

• cell wall

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

•Gel like substance that fills the cell.

•Organelles float in it

• jelly

• gelly

• cytoplasm

• plasma

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

•Controls what enters and leaves the cell

• cell wall

• chromosomes

• guards

• Plasma membrane

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

These cells are more boxy and square shaped

• plants

• animals

These cell are more circular/round

• plants

• animals