Organelles and Functions

Nucleus- Controls cell activities

Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)- Transports material through the cell

Cell Membrane- Controls what enters and leaves the cell

Golgi body- Processes and packages material

Ribosomes- Makes proteins

Mitochondria- Produces energy for the cell

Lysosome- Contains enzymes that digest waste, food, etc

Cytoplasm- Gel-like that fills the empty space of the cell

Vacuole- Stores food, water, and waste.

Centrioles- Helps with cell division in animal cells

Chloroplast- Traps sunlight to make food for the plant

Cell wall- Supports and protects the plant cell

Flagella- Whip-like projection used for movement

Chromatin- Genetic material (DNA or RNA)

Cilia- Hair-like projections used for movement

Peroxisome- Plays a role in metabolism

Centrosome- Main microtubule-organizing centers for animal cells


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