Cell Wall

(physical description and function)

physical description: rigid layer surrounding cell. made of tough flexible material; cellulose

function:protects & suppots cell. allow materials to pass in & out of the cell.

Cell Membrane

(physical description and function)

physical description: outside layer of cells in animals; seperates from environment; contains many pores-openings.

functions: controls what substances come in and out of the cell.

Nucleus

(nickname, physical description, and function)

nickname: "Brain"

physical description: large oval structure inside cell

function: control center, directs all the activities of the cell.

chromatin

(or.., physical description, and function)

or : chromosones

physical descripion: thin strands floating in nucleus. when coiled together form chromosones.

function: contain genetic materials(DNA) that intructs cell to carry out diff. activities.

Cytoplasm

(description and function)

description: region between the cell membrane and the nucleus. thick gel-like fluid.

function: produce energy, build and transport needed material and store and recycle waste propells organelles throughout the cell.

mitochondria

(nickname, description, and function)

nickname: "powerhouse"

description: rod-shaped structuresinside the cytoplasm

function: produce most of the energy(atp) needed to carry out cell functions.

Endoplasmic Reticulum

(nickname, description, and function)

nickname: "transportation system"

description:maze of passage ways in the cytoplasm

function: carry protiens and other materials from one part of the cell to another.

Ribosomes

(nickname, description, and function)

nickname:protein factories

description: small grain-like bodies

function:factories to produce protien

Chloroplasts

(description and function)

description: large green structures

function:captures energy from sunlight and produces food for the cell.

Vacuoles

(description and function)

description: large round water-filled sacks

function: storage area for the cell