biochemistry cell organelles

stores material within the cell

vacuoles

site of protein synthesis

ribosomes

transports materials

vesicles

region inside the cell except for the nucleus, jelly-like substance

cytoplasm

organelle that manages or controls all cell functions in a eukaryotic cell

nucleus

contains chlorophyll, a green pigment that traps energy from sunlight and gives plants their green color

chloroplast

digests excess or worn-out cell parts, food particles, invading viruses or bacteria

lysosomes

small bumps located on portions of the endoplasmic reticulum

ribosomes

temporary storage of food, enzymes, and waste products

vacuoles

firm, protective structure that gives the cell its shape in plants and bacteria

cell wall

produces a usable form of energy for the cell

mitochondrion

packages proteins within the cell and makes lipids

golgi apparatus

site where ribosomes are made

nucleolus

membrane surrounding the cell

plasma/cell membrane

provides support for the cell, maintains the cell shape

cytoskeleton

name for the collection of DNA in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells

chromatin

consist of hollow tubes which provide support for the cell

microtubules

small hair-like structures used for movement or sensing things

cilia

longer whip-like structures used for movement

flagella