Cells

• The nucleus is the control center of the cell, containing genetic material (DNA) that determines an organism's characteristics.
• Mitochondria are responsible for producing energy through cellular respiration.
• Ribosomes synthesize proteins using instructions from DNA.
• Vacuoles store water, nutrients, or waste products inside plant cells.
• Chloroplasts convert sunlight into chemical energy during photosynthesis.
• Cell membranes regulate what enters and exits the cell.
• Lysosomes break down unwanted substances within the cell.
• Flagella are long, whip-like structures used by certain cells to swim.