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Cell Structure and Function Overview

The document defines key cell structures including the cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm, mitochondria, ribosomes, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, vacuoles, lysosomes, cell wall, chloroplasts, and central vacuole. It provides a definition and function for each structure as well as a personal clue for each.

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Cell Structure and Function Overview

The document defines key cell structures including the cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm, mitochondria, ribosomes, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, vacuoles, lysosomes, cell wall, chloroplasts, and central vacuole. It provides a definition and function for each structure as well as a personal clue for each.

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V.I.S.

CHART Cells
Cell Structure Definition (including function) Personal Clue

Cell Membrane A protective layer that covers a cells surface and acts
as a barrier between the inside of a cell and the cells
Gates of the school, then the
environment. It controls what goes in and out of the cell. Staff choses who can go inside.
Nucleus Contains the genetic material. It contains the cells The principle of the cell.
DNA in eukaryotic cells.

Cytoplasm The region enclosed by the cell membrane that includes


the fluid and all of the organelles of the cell. It supports
The ground.
organelles and cell molecules.

Mitochondria The powerhouse of the cell. Cellular respiration occurs


in an organelle called mitochondrion.
The battery of the cell.

Ribosome The organelle that makes proteins by putting together


chains of amino acids using instructions encoded in the
Protein bar recipe.
cell’s DNA.

Smooth Endoplasmic Guards of the cell.


Makes lipids and breaks down toxic materials that
Reticulum That could damage the cell.

Rough Endoplasmic Has ribosomes attached to its membrane. Protein powder.


Reticulum Makes many of the cell’s proteins

Golgi Apparatus The membrane bound organelle that packages and UPS delivering and packaging.
distributes materials such as proteins.

Vacuole (animal A fluid filled vesicle. In animal cells they hold A storage unit.
various things like enzymes, nutrients, water, or
cell) waste.
Lysosome Contain digestive enzymes, which break down worn-out or
damages organelles, waste materials and foreign invaders in the Trash or recycling unit.
cell. Attaches to vacuole and releases the digestive enzymes inside
Some of the materials are recycled and reused in the cell.
Cell Wall The cell wall is a rigid structure that surrounds the cell
Membrane. Provide support and protection to the cell.
An extra fence.

Chloroplast Organelles where photosynthesis occurs. Chlorophyll


absorbs the energy in the sunlight. Then it’s used to make]’
The sun.
sugar.

Large Central Stores water. Full of water help support the Water jug to keep hydrated.
Vacuole cell.

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