By Sam, Joey, Mikayla, Frankie. Cell Theory Cells are the basic units of life. Living things are made of one or more cells. All cells come from existing cells. Animal Cells Cell membrane Nucleus Cytoplasm Mitochondria Vacuole Endoplasmic Reticulum Ribosome Lysosomes Cell Membrane and Nucleus Cell membrane- surrounds cells, holding parts together Nucleus- directs all activities that are produced by the cell. Mitochondria and Vacuole Mitochondria- changes chemical energy of food in a substance that cells can use. Vacuole- contains fluid and is surrounded by a membrane. Stores water and nutrients and digest food. Cytoplasm and Endoplasmic Reticulum Cytoplasm- material between the nucleus and cell membrane, fluid that contains the organelles. Endoplasmic Reticulum- Serves as a transportation system; makes protein. Ribosomes and Lysosomes Ribosomes- found in the endoplasmic reticulum; begins the process of making protein Lysosomes- contains powerful chemicals that break down harmful molecules and recycle worn-out cell parts. What are the eight parts of an animal cell? They are! Cell membrane Nucleus Cytoplasm Mitochondria Vacuole Endoplasmic Reticulum Ribosome Lysosomes Plant Cells Cell wall Cell membrane Nucleus Mitochondria Vacuole Chloroplasts Cell Wall and Cell Membrane Cell Wall- surrounds cell membrane, it gives extra support. Cell Membrane- surrounds cell holding parts together. Nucleus and Mitochondria Nucleus- directs cell activities; is the control center of the cell Mitochondria- converts chemical energy of food into a form that cells can use. Vacuole and Chloroplasts Vacuole- stores water and nutrients and helps the cell digest food. Chloroplasts- contain chlorophyll which gives plants green color, plants make food when sunlight strikes chlorophyll. What are the six parts of the plant cell.? They are! Cell wall Cell membrane Nucleus Mitochondria Vacuole Chloroplasts Do you Like 2 dance? Remember animal cells are COOL! Plant cells are cool as well!