Organelles and their Functions
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Cell Membrane
Controls what enters and leaves the cell
Cytoplasm
it's a gel-like fluid and holds all organelles in place
DNA
Stores genetic information
in all cells
Ribosomes
Produce proteins
Mitochondria
Powerhouse of the cell, produces energy (ATP)
Lysosomes
break down waste and old cell parts (animal cell only)
Vacuoles
stores water and nutrients
Cell Wall
rigid outer layer that protects and supports plant cells
Cilia and Flagella
allows prokaryotic cells to move around
Chloroplast
captures solar energy and makes food (plant only)
Nucleus
controls all cell activities
Eukaryotic cells
contain a nucleus and membrane bound organelles
Prokaryotic cells
don't contain a nucleus and membrane bound organelles
Unicellular
one celled organism
Multicellular organism
More than one cell
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