human cell

peroxisome

breaks down fats and harmful chemicals

Golgi apparatus

prepares materials to be sent to different parts of the cell or outside the cell

ribosomes

builds proteins

rough ER

makes and processes proteins

plasma membrane

controls what enters and leaves the cell

nuclear pore

allows materials like RNA and proteins to move between the nucleus and cytoplasm

nuclear envelope

protects the nucleus and regulates transport of substances in and out

intermediate filaments

provide structural support and maintain cell shape

microtubules

helps maintain cell shape and have materials inside that cell

microfilaments

are thin strands of protein that play a key role in maintaining cell shape, motility, and muscle contraction.

microvilli

helps cells absorb nutrients and other substances

centrioles

small strutures that are involved in cell division and organizing microtubules.

lysosomes

breaks down waste and old cell parts

mitochondrion

an organelle that produces energy through cellular respiration.

cytosol

fluid inside a cell the cells liquid inside

smooth ER

makes lipids helps detoxify stores calcium ions

nucleolus

a structure within the nucleus responsible for producing ribosomes.

nucleus

the control center of the cell that contains DNA