Parts of a Cell Flashcards
Cell Membrane
The cell’s outer wall. It keeps everything inside and controls what goes in and out.
Cytoplasm
This is like the jelly inside the cell. It fills up the space and holds all the other parts.
Nucleus
This is like the cell’s brain or control center. It tells the cell what to do and holds the DNA, which is like the cell’s instruction manual
Ribosomes
Like tiny factories that make proteins, which are like building blocks for the cell
Mitochondria
Like power plants. They give the cell energy so it can work.
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Like a big factory with tubes. It helps make and move things like proteins and fats around inside the cell.
Golgi Apparatus
Like a post office. It packages and sends out proteins and other stuff to where they’re needed.
Lysosomes
Like the cell’s cleanup crew. They break down old or damaged parts to keep the cell clean.
Vacuoles
Like storage rooms. They keep food, water, and waste until the cell needs or gets rid of them.
