Chloroplast

are the site of photosynthesis. They consist of a double membrane. The stacks of disk-like structures are called the grana. The membranes connecting them are the thylakoid membranes.

Cell Membrane

Controls what leaves and enters the cell; the gatekeeper of the cell.

Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum

Processes proteins for cell function; analogous to a card payment processor.

Cilia

Controls movement of microbes and fluids; functions like an elevator for organelles.

Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

Produces lipids and aids in metabolism; likened to a cook for the cell.

Centrioles

Organize microtubules and assist in cell functions; similar to assistants organizing schedules.

Golgi Apparatus

Processes and transports proteins to destinations; compared to a post office sorting proteins.

Lysosomes

Enzyme-filled organelles that destroy bacteria; act as a garbage clean-up crew.

Mitochondria

Main source of respiration and energy production; referred to as the electric box of the cell.

Ribosomes

Collect amino acids to synthesize proteins; likened to a factory producing specific proteins.

Cytoplasm

Liquid filling the cell, separating organelles; similar to water inside a water balloon.

Vacuole/Vesicle

Handles waste and stores nutrients; compared to a cupboard storing items.

Nucleus

Controls all cell activities and stores genetic information; likened to a boss overseeing cellular processes.

Chloroplast

are the site of photosynthesis.  They consist of a double membrane. The stacks of disk-like structures are called the grana. The membranes connecting them are the thylakoid membranes.