Organelles & their functions

Nucleus

contains genetic material (DNA) and controls cellular processes

Endoplasmic Reticulum

location of protein and lipid synthesis, located near the nucleus.

Ribosome

responsible for manufacturing proteins.

Mitochondria

“power house of the cell” produces ATP through cellular respiration

Cell membrane

regulates the passage of substances in and out of the cell.

Lysosome

contains digestive enzymes to break down waste materials within the cell.

Golgi Apparatus

modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for transport within and outside the cell.

Chloroplast

produce glucose from carbon dioxide, water, and energy from the sun through the process of photosynthesis.

Cytoplasm

watery fluid inside the cell membrane that contains organelles and other materials necessary for cellular functions.

Cell Wall

A rigid structure located outside of the cell membrane that protects and provides structural support to the cell.