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