Created by Sarah and Cutie the turtle

 A cell is the smallest part of any living thing.  There are many parts of a cell.   Each part of a cell completes a certain function for the cell.

All cells include the following parts:

• Cell Membrane - forms the outer boundary of the cell and allows only certain materials to move into or out of the cell

• Cytoplasm - a gel-like material inside the cell;  it contains water and nutrients for the cell

• Nucleus - directs the activity of a cell; it contains chromosomes with the DNA

• Nuclear Membrane - separates the nucleus from the cytoplasm

• Endoplasmic Reticulum - moves materials around in the cell

• Ribosomes - make protein for the cell

• Golgi Bodies - are used for packaging and secreting of energy

• Mitochondria - break down food and release energy to the cell

• Lysosomes - are chemicals used to digest waste

• Vacuoles - are storage areas for the cell

Some organelles are found only in Plant cells.   These organelles are:

• Cell Wall - provides structure to the plant cell

• Chloroplasts - contain chlorophyll that is make food for the plant cell