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Cell parts
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cell membrane | Controls what goes in and out of animal cells |
| Nucleus | Controls cell activity |
| Mitochondria | Breaks down sugar to provide energy for the cell |
| Vacuole | Storage for cells. Stores water, too. |
| Chloroplast | Makes energy for plant cells from sunlight |
| Cell wall | Strong outer layer of plant cell |
| Cytoplasm | Gel-like substance that holds organelles together |
| Organelles | Parts that make up a cell |
| Golgi bodies | Create and store protein |
| Endoplasmic reticulum | Where the cell's chemical reactions happen |