Major Organelles and Their Functions
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Nucleus
Contained genetic material for the cell
Ribosomes
Small complex proteins that assemble proteins from mRNA
Golgi Apparatus
Packages proteins into membrane-bound vesicles for excretion from the cell
Endoplasmic reticulum
Synthesizes cellular materials (SER & RER)
Nucleolus
Substructure of nucleus that synthesizes ribosomal RNA
Mitochondria
Powerhouse of the cell that performs cellular respiration
Vacuoles
Empty “bags” within the cell
Vesicles
Packages of cell membrane that contain materials for transport into or out of the cell
Cytoskeleton
A scaffolding of Microtubules providing internal support for the cell
Flagella/cilia/pili
Protein filaments that allow cells to move
Cell wall (only plants)
Cellulose structure supporting the cell
Chloroplast (only plants)
Photosynthesizing organelles
Central vacuole (only plants)
Large water filled sac in the middle of plant cells
Lysosomes (only animals)
Structures containing enzymes that break down unwanted materials
Centrosomes (only animals)
Organelle containing centrioles
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