Know the Parts of the Cell

– Cell wall: surrounds/protects cell (only in plant cells)

– Cell membrane: controls movement of materials into and out of the cell (active/passive transport)

– Cytoplasm: watery area of movement

– Mitochondria: produces/supplies energy

– Chloroplasts: contain chlorophyll (capture sunlight) [only in plants]

– Vacuoles: store food/water/chemicals

– Nucleus: regulars.controls cell activities

– Nuclear membrane: controls movement into and out of nucleus

– Chromosomes: direct cell activity in nucleus