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In the same way that humans
are made up of organs (heart,
lungs, kidneys) cells are made
up of organelles (nucleus,
cytoplasm, ribosomes).
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5. The cell membrane is present
around ALL cells.
The cell membrane allows
only certain substances to
enter and leave (gateway)
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The cell membrane is like a fence – it lets some things in
and keeps some things out.
6. The nucleus controls all of the
functions of the cell (control
center).
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The nucleus is like the “brain” of the cell.
8. Chromatin contains the
instructions for all cell
activities – genetic material
(located in the nucleus).
Chromatin directs cell
activities (made of DNA).
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9. The nucleolus, located in
the nucleus, is where
ribosomes are made.
(Ribosomes produce
proteins).
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10. The cytoplasm is a jelly-like
material in which the parts of
the cell constantly move.
The cytoplasm is the area
outside the nucleus in which
the organelles “float” around.
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11. Mitochondria are the
"powerhouses" of cells.
Mitochondria produce most
of the energy of a cell.
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The mitochondria are like the engines of
a car.
12. The endoplasmic reticulum is
like a series of "tunnels" that
transport materials through
the cytoplasm.
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13. Ribosomes are tiny structures
in the cytoplasm where
proteins are made (the little
dark specks).
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14. The golgi body packages and
moves proteins outside the
cell.
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The golgi body is like the post office –
receives, packages, and ships mail.
15. Green organelles which
capture energy from sunlight
and use it to make food for
the cell - photosynthesis.
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Chloroplasts are like food factories–
places where food is produced (made).
16. Vacuoles (mostly found in
plant cells) store water and
nutrients for the cell.
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A vacuole is like a pantry or refrigerator – a place
to store water and nutrients.
