Parts of a Cell

Organelles responsible for digesting certain materials within the cell.

• cell membrane
• cytoplasm
• lysosome

Provides support and shape for plant cells.

• lysosome
• cell wall
• vacuole

It is sometimes call the "powerhouse" of a cell. These are the energy producing sites in the cell where respiration takes place.

• mitochondria
• lysosomes
• cell membrane

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

These are the sites where photosynthesis takes place in a plant cell.

• vacuole
• chloroplasts
• lysosomes

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

These act as temporary storage centers. Some store water.

• cytoplasm
• mitochondria
• vacuole

Contains the genetic material (DNA) and is the control center of the cell.

• nucleus
• vacuole
• cytoplasm

The thin, flexible outer covering of a cell. It controls what enters and leaves a cell.

• nucleus
• cell membrane
• vacuole

The gel-like fluid inside of a cell made of mostly water.

• nucleus
• lysosomes
• cytoplasm