Organelles and their functions

Centrioles

Are involved in the process of cell division.

Mitochondria

Converts nutrients into chemical energy (ATP) during respiration.

Cell wall

Supports and structures plant cells.

Cell membrane

Forms a barrier between adjacent cells and facilitates transport.

Nucleus

Controls the cell and contains chromatin network.

Ribosomes

Assist with protein synthesis.

Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)

Synthesizes, folds, modifies and transports proteins.

Golgi Apparatus

Processes and packages lipid and protein molecules.

Plastids

Manufacture and store chemical compounds and chemicals.

Vacuoles

Store, osmoregulation, cellular digestion and transact substances.

Vesicles

Membrane bound organelles containing various substances.