Function of organelles

Plasma membrane

protective barrier, regulates passage of substances for stable internal environment

cytoplasm

gives structural support by holding organelles in place

nucleus

contains genetic material and controls cellular activities

nucleolus

produces ribosomes

cell wall

provides support, shape, and protection

golgi apparatus

modifies, sorts, sends lipids to proper designation

mitochondria

generates energy by converting food into ATP through cellular respiration

endoplasmic reticulum

makes and transports proteins and lipids

vacuole

stores water, waste, and other materials

chloroplast

converts sunlight into chemical energy in form of sugar (glucose)

ribosome

builds proteins by reading genetic instructions and links amino acids together

lysosome

recycles, disposes of waste

cytoskeleton

gives structural support, maintains cells shape, helps cell movement

flagella

helps cells move by spinning through their environment

cilia

hair like structures that helps move cell by moving fluids past cell