1. “Inside Cells” Notes

2. Organelles
Tiny structures inside cell
Have specific functions

3. 1. Cell Wall Rigid Surrounds plant cells NOT in animal cells
Protects & supports

4. 2. Cell Membrane
Controls what goes in & out
Both animal & plant cells

5. 3. Nucleus Cell’s control center
Chromatin or chromosomes – contain genetic material
“Brain” of the cell

6. 4. Mitochondria
Convert energy in food molecules to energy the cell can use to carry out its functions
“Powerhouse” of the cell

7. 5. Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)
Carry proteins and other material from one part of cell to another
Maze of passageways

8. 6. Ribosomes
Make proteins
Small!

9. 7. Golgi Bodies
Package materials and distribute them to other parts of the cell
“mail room” of the cell

10. 8. Chloroplasts
Capture sun’s energy & use it to make food for cell

11. 9. Vacuoles
Storage areas
Large in plants, small in animals

12. 10. Lysosomes
Break down materials
“clean-up crew”