Plant cell parts

Nucleus

Control center of the cell, containing genetic material (DNA).It regulates cellular activities and protects the DNA. DNA is organized into chromosomes, which determine an organism's traits. They also plays a role in protein synthesis by transcribing DNA into RNA. The nucleolus within the nucleus produces and assembles ribosomes, which are important for protein synthesis.

Chromatin

Material that makes up chromosomes.

Nucleolus

Structure within the nucleus involved in ribosome production.

Nuclear envelope

Double membrane surrounding the nucleus.

Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum

Network of membranes involved in protein synthesis.

Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

Network of membranes involved in protein synthesis and lipid metabolism.

Ribosomes

Cellular structures involved in protein synthesis.

Central Vacuole

Large fluid-filled sac found in plant cells, involved in storage and support.

Tonoplast

Membrane surrounding the central vacuole in plant cells.

Cytoskeleton

Network of protein filaments that provides structural support and maintains the shape of the cell.

Microfilaments

Thin protein filaments involved in cell movement and support.

Intermediate filaments

Structural filaments providing mechanical support to the cells.

Microtubules

Hollow protein tubes involved in cell shape, movement, and cell division.

Chloroplast

Organelle found in plant cells, responsible for photosynthesis.

Plasmodesmata

Channels connecting adjacent plant cells.

Cell wall

Rigid outer layer providing support and protection to plant cells.

Plasma membrane

Outer boundary of the cell, regulating the passage of substances.

Peroxisome

Organelle involved in various metabolic processes, including detoxification.

Mitochondrion

Powerhouse of the cell, responsible for energy production.

Golgi apparatus

Organelle involved in modifying, sorting, glycosylation, and packaging proteins.

Centrosome

Region near the nucleus that organizes microtubules during cell division.

Lysosomes

Organelles containing digestive enzymes (not found in plant cells).

Centrioles

Organelles involved in cell division (found in all animal cells).

Flagella

Tail-like structures involved in cell movement (not present in all plant cells).

Centrosome

A region near the nucleus that helps organize microtubules during cell division.