Cell Organelles (6th Grade TEKS)

Organelle

"Small organs" of the cell that carry out specific functions

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"Brain" of the cell, control center; Contains DNA (genetic material)

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"warehouse," stores food, water, waste; larger in plant cells

Cell Wall

Gives support and protection to cell; made of cellulose in plants.

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"Border control", controls what comes in and out of the cell; maintains homeostasis

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Where photosynthesis occurs; in plant cells only

Mitochondria

In both plant and animal cells; takes sugar and turns it into energy (ATP)

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Makes proteins

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Jelly-like substance the cell organelles float in

Unicellular

Made of a single cell

Multicellular

Made up of more than one cell.

Prokaryote

A unicellular organism that has no nucleus or other organized organelles.

Eukaryote

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