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Facts About Cells Cells are the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism All cells contain living material called cytoplasm All cells are surrounded by a cell membrane that controls what enters & leaves the cell 12 More Cell Facts Cells are complex & highly organized Cells have parts called organelles that do different jobs 13 More Cell Facts The simplest cells are called Prokaryotes These cells DO NOT have a nucleus or membranebound organelles Bacteria are example 14 More Cell Facts More complex cells are called Eukaryotes These cells DO have a nucleus and membranebound organelles Plants, animals, protists & fungi are examples 15 Organisms are grouped by their Number of cells Unicellular Organisms: – Living organism composed of one cell. Multicellular Organisms: – Living organism composed of many specialized cells. 16 Organisms Reproduce to Pass on their Genetic Traits 17