Wednesday, 1 March 2017

Functions of cell parts (organelles) - Cell

Science - Cell
*Organelles are cell structures that work together to carry out life processes. Fill in the sheet below to summarise the important organelles

Cell part (organelle)
Structure
Function
Cell membrane
very thin transparent sheet.
holds everything inside & controls what comes in & out.
Cell wall
made of cellulose & only found in plants.
strong.
provides strength for the plant.
Nucleus
small dark circular spot.
The control centre for the cell & contains your genes.

Cytoplasm
Watery jelly like substance which fills most of the cell.
Holds cell organelles & contains nutrients & chemicals.
Vacuole
Water filled bubble.
Helps to keep the cell firm.
Chloroplasts
Small green structures found only in the green part of plants.
They make sugar for the plant.
Mitochondria
Bean shaped organelle.
Carries out respiration to give cell energy.

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