Life science - #1 Plant Cell

Organelles and functions

Cell wall

Structural support + protection
made of cellulose

Chloroplasts

convert light energy → chemical energy ( glucose) → Chorophyll

vacuole

Large central vacuole. Store water + nutrients + waste products
keep cell rigid

nucleus

Control center of cell

Mitochondria

powerhouse of cell
generate ATP → energy

ER Rough + smooth

Rough: Synthesizes + processes proteins
Smooth: Lipid synthesis + detoxification

Golgi apparatus

Modifies sorts + packages proteins and lipids for secretion

Lysosomes

Digestive enzymes
break down waste materials

peroxisomes

breakdown fatty acids
detoxify harmful substances

cytoskeleton

network of protein filaments + give cell shape.
Give structural support

Plasma membrane

Semi-permeable barrier
regulate movement in and out

Plastids

Storage of starches + pigments

Chloroplasts

For photosynthesis

Chromoplast

Pigment storage ( coloured plastid yellow/orange )

Leucoplasts

Storage of organelles