Cell Parts

Cell Membrane

Protective barrier of the cell
Controls the flow of materials into and out of the cell

Cytoplasm

Holds the cell parts

Cytoskeleton

Keeps cell membrane from collapsing
Acts like a skeleton and muscles; helps some cells move
Gives cell it's shape

Nucleus

Contains the DNA
Control center of the cell

Nuclear Membrane

Forms the outer boundary of the nucleus
Controls movement of materials into and out of the nucleus

Chromosomes

Holds the DNA
Directs all activities of the cell

Endoplasmic Reticulum

Moves materials around in the cell
Main surface to which some ribosomes attach

Ribosomes

Protein factories of the cell

Mitochondria

Uses food and oxygen to make energy for the cell
Process is called cellular repiration
"Powerhouses" of the cell

Lysosomes

Digest worn-out organelles
Digest food and waste
"Garbage collectors" of the cell

Golgi Bodies

Collect, package, and deliver materials produced by the cell
"Post-offices" of the cell

Vacuoles

Storage area for food, water, or wastes

Chloroplast

Use sunlight, water and carbon dioxide to make food for the plant (photosynthesis)

Cell Wall

Gives support to the cell
Protects the cell
In plant cells only