Cells and Cell Processes- Plant cell structures and functions

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Cell Membrane

Controls what substances enter and exit the cell.

Cell Wall

Rigid outer layer that provides structural support.

Central Vacuole

A large membrane bound sac that stores water, nutrients, and waste products.

Chloroplast

Site of photosynthesis- capture's light energy from sun and produces glucose.

Rough endoplasmic reticulum

Synthesizes and processes proteins with the help of ribosomes

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

Involved in lipid synthesis, detoxification, and calcium storage.

Nucleus

Control centre, holds DNA, and directs cellular activities.

Nucleolus

Produces and assembles ribosomes by synthesizing ribosomal RNA

Ribosomes

Synthesizes proteins.

Mitochondria

Break down glucose, and generate energy (ATP) through respiration.

Cytoplasm

Jelly-like fluid, the site of many chemical reactions.

Golgi Apparatus

Processes, sorts, and packages proteins and other molecules for delivery to other parts of the cell or outside of the cell.

Cytoskeleton

Provides internal structure and helps with cell movement.

Peroxisome

Uses enzymes to break down fatty acids and toxic substances, producing hydrogen peroxide.