Ex1 Cellular organelles/ structures

Nucleus

The organelle that contains the genetic material of a cell and controls its activities.

Golgi apparatus

An organelle that modifies, sorts, and packages proteins for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

A type of endoplasmic reticulum without ribosomes, involved in lipid synthesis and detoxification.

Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum

A type of endoplasmic reticulum with ribosomes on its surface, involved in protein synthesis.

Mitochondria

The organelles that produce energy through the process of cellular respiration.

Chloroplasts

Organelles found in plant cells that conduct photosynthesis, converting sunlight into chemical energy.

Plasma membrane

The semi-permeable membrane surrounding the cell, controlling the movement of substances in and out.

Vesicles

Small membrane-bound sacs within or outside of a cell that transport materials.

Central Vacuole

A large vacuole found in plant cells that stores water, nutrients, and waste products.

Contractile vacuole

A vacuole that helps to expel excess water from certain cells, maintaining osmotic balance.

Cytoskeleton

The network of fibers that provide structural support, shape, and mobility to cells.

Cytoplasm

The jelly-like fluid that fills the interior of a cell, where organelles are suspended.

Lysosomes

Organelles that contain digestive enzymes to break down waste materials and cellular debris.

Cilia

Hair-like structures that extend from the surface of certain cells, aiding in movement and sensory functions.

Flagella

Long, whip-like structures that assist in the movement of certain cells.

Nucleus Visual

Golgi apparatus Visual

Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum Visual

Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum Visual

Mitochondria Visual

Chloroplasts Visual

Plasma membrane Visual

Vesicles Visual

Central Vacuole Visual

Contractile vacuole Visual

Cytoskeleton Visual

Cytoplasm Visual

Lysosomes Visual

Cilia Visual

Flagella Visual