Cell Organelle Card Sort
The liquid part in which the other organelles float. Cytoplasm The liquid part in which the other organelles float.
Vacuoles Stores food, water, wastes, and other materials in many animal cells.
Cell Membrane The outer boundary of the cell that controls what items can enter or leave the cell.
Mitochondria The power producers of the cell. They take glucose and turn it into energy for the cell to use.
Chloroplast Chloroplasts collect Energy from the sun and use it to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O) into a sugar (glucose.) Only in Plants and some algae.
Cell Wall Gives the cell membrane added support. Gives plant cells their box-like shape.
Nucleus Directs most all of the activities in the cell. Contains the genetic material (DNA/ Chromosomes/ Genes) which determines the traits of the organism.