organelle functions (bio)

vacuole

a sac that stores nutrients, water, and waste

nucleus

contains DNA

flagella/flagellum

Long whip-like tail that helps the cell move

cytoplasm

jelly-like area that surrounds the cell

nucleolus

where the ribosomes are made

cell membrane

regulates what goes into and leaves the cell

cillia

short hair-like structures that helps the cell move

mitochondria

produce and convert energy

chloroplasts

conduct photosynthesis

centriole

organizes during cell division

cell wall

provides structure and protection in plant cells only

lysosomes

contain enzymes for digestion and waste removal

ribosomes

synthesize proteins

golgi apparatus

packages proteins and lipids for transport

endoplasmic reticulum

makes lipids and proteins