Orgenelle Functions

Cell membrane

Thin, flexible barrier around a cell; regulates what enters and leaves the cell

Chromosome

a threadlike body in the cell nucleus that carries the genes in a linear order

Mitochondria

Powerhouse of the cell

Chlorophyll

Green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy used to carry out photosynthesis

Cytoplasm

the material or protoplasm within a living cell, excluding the nucleus.

Rough Endoplasmic reticulum

System of internal membranes within the cytoplasm. Membranes are rough due to the presence of ribosomes. Function s in transport of substances such as proteins within the cytoplasm

Cytoskeleton

A network of long protein strands in the cytosol that helps support the cell

Cell wall

strong, supporting layer around the cell membrane in some cells

Ribosomes

Responsible for protein synthesis

Nucleus

Control center of the cell

Golgi Apperetus

Stacks of flat membranous sacs that modify, store, and route products of the endoplasmic reticulum.

Lysosome

Cell organelle filled with enzymes needed to break down certain materials in the cell

Vacuoles

Spaces in the cytoplasm that store food and water.

Nuclear envelope

A double membrane that surrounds the nucleus in the cell

Nucleolus

The organelle where ribosomes are made, synthesized and partially assembled, located in the nucleus

Flagella

A long, whip-like filament that helps in cell motility.

Chromatin

DNA and protein that makes up chromosomes

Cilia

Hairlike projections that extend from the plasma membrane and are used for locomotion

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

System of internal membranes within the cytoplasm. Membranes are smooth due to the lack of ribosomes. Functions in transport of substances such as proteins within the cytoplasm

Centrioles Reticulum

Cylindrical structures that help the cell during cell division

Microtubule

Tubular structures that help cell maintain structure

Phospholipids

make up cell membranes

Prokaryote

Unicellular organism that lacks a nucleus

Eukaryote

Organism whose cells contain a nucleus

Cantractile vacuole

Helps control water balance in a cell by expelling water

Chloroplest

Green molecule found in plants that allows them to utilize sunlight for energy