Cell Parts and Functions

Plasma Membrane

Controls what enters and leaves the cell.

Cell Wall

Protects and supports the cell.

Mitochondria

Transforms energy by burning sugar to create ATP.

Chloroplasts

Traps sunlight energy during photosynthesis to make sugar.

Nucleus

Controls cell function and contains DNA.

Nucleolus

Makes ribosomes, which then make proteins.

Chromosomes/Chromatin

Organizes genetic material.

DNA

Holds genetic information for the cell.

Ribosome

Makes proteins.

Endoplasmic Reticulum

Site of chemical reactions and holds ribosomes.

Golgi Apparatus

Modifies and packages proteins.

Vacuole

Stores water and sugar for the cell.

Lysosome

Contains digestive enzymes to break down waste.

Vesicle

Carries materials throughout the cell.

Cytoskeleton

Provides a structural framework for the cell.

Centriole

Plays a role in cell division.

Cilia

Provides cell movement using tiny hairs.

Flagella

Provides cell movement.