Cell Structure and Function Concepts

A protective covering around every cell. It separates the inside from the outside.

• cell membrane

• cytoplasm

• nucleus

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

An organelle that contains genetic material. It is the control center of the cell.

• cell membrane

• cytoplasm

• nucleus

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

A gelatin-like material that fills the cell. It holds the organelles.

• cell membrane

• cytoplasm

• nucleus

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

A tough outer covering found around plant cells. It supports and protects the plant cell.

• mitochondria

• chloroplast

• cell wall

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

This 'mighty' organelle gets energy for cells by using oxygen to process food.

• mitochondria

• Chloroplast

• cell wall

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

This organelle is found only in plant cells. It uses the energy from sunlight to make sugar to give the plant energy.

• mitochondria

• chloroplast

• cell wall

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

This organelle makes proteins. It can be found on some endoplasmic reticulum.

• mitochondria

• ribosomes

• vacuoles

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

An organelle that stores water, waste, and other materials.

• vacuole

• ribosomes

• endoplasmic reticulum

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

In animal cells only, this organelle helps break down materials and old cell parts.

• ribosomes

• endoplasmic reticulum

• lysosomes

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

This is a system of twisting membranes. This organelle makes part of the cell membrane and is part of the transportation system of the cell.

• Golgi apparatus

• lysosome

• endoplasmic reticulum

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2