Cell Parts - Function and Structure

nucleolus (function)

nucleolus (function)

specific site of ribosome/rRNA production

golgi apparatus (function)

modifies and labels proteins molecules for transport

lysosome (function)

carrier of macromolecule digestive enzymes

mitochondrion (function)

site of cellular respiration

chloroplast (function)

site of photosynthesis

nucleus (function)

contains chromosomes, produces RNA

ribosome (function)

assembly site of proteins

rough ER (function)

manufacture site of secretory proteins

smooth ER (function)

detoxification and lipid/steroid production

vacuole (function)

membrane-enclosed storage or carrier sac

cytoskeleton (function)

maintains cell shape

nucleolus (structure)

dense, spherical nuclear mass rich in DNA

golgi apparatus (structure)

stack of flattened sacks with cis and trans faces

lysosome (structure)

sac with internal acidic pH containing hydrolytic enzymes

mitochondrion (structure)

double membrane container with infolded membranes (cristae)

chloroplast (structure)

double membrane capsule containing flattened stacks called grana

nucleus (structure)

large membranous container, inner layer lamia of proteins, with pores

ribosome (structure)

large and small RNA subunits acting as sites of protein synthesis

rough ER (structure)

network of membrane with attached ribosomes

smooth ER (structure)

membrane network free of ribosomes

vacuole (structure)

large membrane bound sac

cytoskeleton (structure)

characterized by 9+2 structure of microtubules