The document describes the key organelles and structures found within plant and animal cells. It explains that the cell membrane provides structure and protection to the cell, the nucleus controls cell processes and contains DNA, and the cytoplasm holds organelles and allows for chemical reactions. Additionally, it outlines the functions of other organelles like mitochondria, which produce energy, and chloroplasts, which capture sunlight in plant cells.

1. Cell Membrane
 Provides support and protection
 Functions as cell and

2. Cell wall
 Rigid outer layer of plant cell

3. Cytoplasm
 Jelly-like material that fills the cell
 Contains water and food for cell
 Holds organelles in place

4. Nucleus
 Cell nucleus acts like the brain of
the cell. It helps control eating,
movement, and reproduction.
 Contains DNA
 Directs the activity of the cell – for
example, when it grows and divides

5. Endoplasmic Reticulum (E.R.)
 The “highway” of the cell that moves materials around to
other parts
 Some parts of the E.R. contain ribosomes, which create
proteins

6. Golgi Apparatus
 Packages, stores, and secretes energy
for the cell

7. Mitochondria
 Break down food and release energy to cell –
the “Powerhouse” of the cell

8. Lysosomes
 Clean up the cell waste products
(Lysosomes clean just like Lysol!)

9. Vacuoles
 Stores food, water, wastes, and other materials

10. Chloroplasts
 Captures energy from
the sunlight and uses it
to produce food in a
plant cells .