IB Bology SL - A2.2 Cell Structure - Functions of organelles

Function of the nucleus

Function of the nucleus

-Controls the cell

-Holds the majority of DNA

Function of the plasma membrane

-Keeps the cell together

-controls if substances go in or out

function of the cytoplasm

keeps all organelles in place

function of cytoskeleton

holds the structure of the cell

Function of ribosomes

protein synthesis from RNA messages

Function of mitrochondria

-Holds a small amount of DNA

-Produces ATP energy for the cell

Function of Peroxisomes

breaks down fatty and amino acids

Function of the vacuole

storage for the celll

function of Centriroles

Role in cell division

function of lysosomes

digestion of macromolecules

recycling old organelles

Function of Cell wall

rigid structure

protection

Function of Chloroplasts

perform photosynthesis

Function of Golgi apparatus

modifies, tags, packages and distributes protiens or lipids

Function of endoplasmic reticulum

Modifies proteins and synthesizes lipids

Function of the flagella

Cell movement

Function of pili

movement along surfaces

Function of the capsule

adhesion to surfaces