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| Surrounds and protects the contents of the cell. It also controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell |
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| jelly-like substance. constantly moving inside the cell. Distributes materials such as oxygen and food to different parts of the cell. It also helps to support the other parts inside the cell. |
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| Large, dark and round structure. Control centre for the cell's activities. Contains the chromosomes. Enclosed by a nuclear membrane. |
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| Ballon-like spaces found within the cytoplasm. Storage spaces for surplus food, wastes and other substances. Surround by a membrane |
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| Folded membrane that forms a system of canals. Materials are transported through these canals to different parts of the cell. |
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| Produces the cells energy. Tiny food particles are broken down here to release chemical energy for the cells activities. |
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| Only occurs in plants and fungi as well as some unicellular organisms. Thicker and more rigid than cell membranes. Made of mostly cellulose. Provide support |
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| Photosynthesis takes place here. Uses the Sun's energy to make carbohydrates. Folded membranes inside contain chlorophyll which give plants their green colour and absorb sunlight. Only found inside green plants and some unicellular organisms. NOT found in animal cells |
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