Comparing Organelles to Body
Systems
Cell Wall
• A stiff wall surrounding the cell membrane of
a plant cell needed for protection
• Responsible for the shape of the cell
Body System?
Skeletal
Protects and
gives the
organism its
shape
Cell Membrane
• A barrier between the cytoplasm and the outside of the cell
• Pulls needed matter through the membrane
• Controls what enters and leaves the cell
Body Systems?
(Skin) and
Digestive
Protects and
controls what
enters and leaves
an organism’s
system.
Cytoplasm
• Gel-like fluid in which organelles are supported
• Transports material within the cell
Body Systems?
Skeletal and
Circulatory
Supports organism,
transports material
around the body
Nucleus
• The control center of the cell and directs all
cell activities
Body Systems?
Brain and
Central
Nervous
System
Controls most
body functions
Mitochondrion and Chloroplast
• Mitochondria releases energy using oxygen
• The chloroplast produces the cell’s energy
Body Systems?
Digestive, Respiratory, Circulatory
Break down food into molecules used by an organism then
combines with oxygen for energy release where needed
Golgi Body
• Packages and sends out proteins
Body System?
Digestive
Breaks down food and
repackages it into tiny
molecules for body cells
Ribosomes
• Manufactures proteins and sends them to the
parts of the cell where they are needed
Body System?
Digestive
Takes in food and
converts it into
needed molecules
Lysosomes and Vacuoles
• Lysosomes break down cell parts and remove wastes
• Vacuoles Store waste and necessary materials
Body System?
Excretory
Removes waste
from body cells
Endoplasmic Reticulum
• Transports material from one part of the cell
to another
Body System?
Circulatory
Transports material around
the entire body