Parts of a Cell

Parts of a Cell

1. Cell Membrane

   • memBRANE --> like BRAIN, which controls the body
     • Cell membrane: controls what goes in and out of the cells

2. Nucleus

   • Like the base where a mob boss stays
     • The mob boss controls everything that happens in his gang
     • DNA is like his money, he keeps it all with him
   • Nucleus: controls cell activities and contains DNA

3. Cell Wall

   • WALL - in a house the walls support the roof and keep the shape of the house stable
   • Cell wall: supports the cell and helps keep its shape

4. Cytoplasm

   • C - Chemical
     • Like chemical reactions
   • cytOplasm - Organelles
   • Cytoplasm: where chemical reactions take place and where organelles are contained

5. Mitochondria

   • mitoCHONdria
     • CHON = TION sound
   • Mitochondria: where respiraTION occurs

6. Chloroplasts

   • CHLOROplasts - CHLOROphyll
   • Chloroplasts: contain chlorophyll

7. Large Vacuole

   • LARGE --> strong/ tough/ RIGID
   • vacuOLE - HOLE
     • a hole filled with cell sap
   • Large vacuole: contains cell sap and keeps the cell rigid