Organelles and their Functions
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Organelles
and their Functions sheet
pages 142-143 (HO) – Go over
How does a cell relate to your school?
(HO)
Cells – How it works – video (HO)
Organelles and their Functions
Organelle
Function
Animal, Plant, both
Cell Membrane
Protects, determines what can
enter and exit the cell
Both
Cytoplasm
Gel-like substance holds all
the organelles of the cell
Both
Nucleus
Controls the activity of the
cell. Contains DNA
Both
Vacuole
Storage area in cells (water
storage)
Both
Endoplasmic
Reticulum (ER)
Support and makes protein in
the ribosomes
Both
Mitochondria
Uses food to produce energy
Both
Cell Wall
Supports cell shape like a
skeleton
Plant
Chloroplasts
Uses Sun energy to make food
Plant
How does a cell relate to your
school?
Cells – How it works (video)
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Question sheet - HO
Cells Vocabulary Quiz - tomorrow