organelle structure and functions

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cell wall

protective layer around a plant cell, helps hold their shape

centrosome

helps with cell division in animal cells

chloroplast

photosynthesis in plant cells

cytoskeleton

cell framework

cytoplasm

solution that holds cells in place

rough endoplasmic reticulum

protein synthesis, location of ribosomes

smooth endoplasmic reticulum

metabolism, lipid synthesis, no ribosomes

golgi apparatus

cell’s post office (process and package)

lysosome

breaks down excess/worn-out parts of the cell

mitochondria

cell’s power plant

nuclear envelope

separates nucleus from everything else

nucleoid

location of DNA

nucleolus

ribosome synthesis

nucleus

cell’s control center

peroxisome

breaks down harmful substances

cell membrane

separates cells from their environment

ribosome

synthesize proteins

vacuole

storage area

vesicle

transport system