The Cell

Cell definitions below

Cell PartSimple Definition / Function
MitochondriaMakes energy for the cell.
Golgi BodiesPackages and sends materials around the cell.
NucleolusMakes ribosomes inside the nucleus.
LysosomesBreak down waste and old cell parts.
CentriolesHelp the cell divide.
CytoplasmJelly-like liquid where cell activities happen.
VacuoleStores water, food, and waste.
NucleusControls the cell and contains DNA.
Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)Transports materials through the cell.
Cell WallStrong outer layer that supports plant cells.
ChloroplastsUse sunlight to make food in plant cells.