Cell Organelles and Functions Study Guide

Word Definition
A thin structure that surrounds both animal
and plant cells, its main job is to control
Cell Membrane
what enters and leaves the cell (door
man).
Plants cells – the area outside the cell
membrane, it is a stiff structure that helps
Cell Wall
support and protect the inside of the cell.

This organelle controls the cell, it is known

as the “brain” of the cell, or mayor of the
Nucleus
town.

A jellylike substance that make up all the

Cytoplasm living material in a cell except the nucleus.

Structures that are the powerhouse of the

Mitochondria cell (produce power).

An organelle that stores food, water, and

wastes in a cell and helps get rid of wastes
Vacuoles
(warehouse).

Plant cells have green, oval-shaped

Chloroplasts organelles that help with photosynthesis.

Ribosomes Organelle that produces protein for the cell.