Parts of a Cell

The jelly-like fluid inside of the cell. It holds the organelles in place.

• cytoplasm

• chloroplasts

• cell membrane

• mitochondria

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cell wall

• makes food for the plant using photosynthesis

• outer barrier/support for a plant cell

• stores water and nutrients for a plant cell

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chloroplast

• makes food for the plant using the sun to make energy

• outer barrier/support for a plant cell

• stores water and nutrients for a plant cell

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The control center of the cell. It houses DNA.

• nucleus

• nucleolus

• mitochondria

• cell membrane

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mitochondria

• makes energy for the cell

• makes proteins

• holds and protects the cell's DNA (genetic material)

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A nucleus is like a______

• fence

• CEO

• electricity

• factory

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Cell membrane is like a __________

• security guard

• CEO

• factory

• ocean

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Mitochondria is like ________

• solar panels

• refrigerator

• electricity

• gate

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Ribosomes are like ______

• Factory

• fence

• river

• solar panels

Endoplasmic reticulum is like ________

• CEO

• refrigerator

• cars

• post office

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