biology honors spring 2025 cell organelles

nucleus

contains and protects genetic information

DNA/chromosomes

information for making proteins/stores, copies, and transmits genetic info

ribosomes

make proteins

endoplasmic reticulum

transports and finishes proteins and other biological molecules

lysosomes

clean and recycle

mitochondria

converts energy

Golgi apparatus

1.modifies 2.sorts 3.packages proteins

cytoplasm

space for work to be done

vesicles

package of stuff that leaves the cell

vacuole

package of things that stay in the cell

pores/gated channels

points of exit/entry for materials

cell membrane

protects cell by keeping things in or out of the cell.