supports and protects the cell; only in plant cells

protective layer around all cells, allows nutrients in and waste out

Where photosynthesis occurs; in plant cells only

breaks down food for energy, called powerhouse

Control center of cell, contains instructions for everything the cell does.

stores materials such as food, water, sugar, and minerals

builds proteins, each cell contains thousands, found on ER and floating throughout cell

gel-like material, where organelles are located

moves materials around in the cell, two types: smooth and rough

packages proteins and moves them throughout the cell

All living things are made up of cells, cells are the smallest unit of life, all cells come from preexisting cells.

smallest unit of life