Structures and Organelles – Functions

Nucleus

Controls cell activities, contains DNA

Cell membrane

Controls what enters and leaves the cell

Cytoplasm

Jelly-like substance that holds organelles

Mitochondria

Produces energy (ATP) - 'powerhouse'

Ribosomes

Makes proteins

Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)

Transports materials (Rough ER has ribosomes)

Golgi Apparatus

Packages and ships proteins

Vacuole

Stores water, waste, nutrients (larger in plant cells)

Lysosomes

Break down waste (mostly in animal cells)

Chloroplast

Site of photosynthesis (in plant cells only)

Cell wall

Provides support and shape (plant cells only)