Organelles

Nucleus

Eukaryotic

Stores genetic information

Nucleolus

Eukaryotic

Makes ribosomes

Cytoplasm

All cells

Contains the contents of the cell

Cytosol

All cells

Gel-like matrix that holds water and nutrients

Cytoskeleton

Eukaryotic

Structure, support and transport

Ribosome

All Cells

Makes protein

Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum

Eukaryotic

Makes proteins for the endomembrane system

Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

Eukaryotic

Detoxifies the cell and makes lipids

Golgi Apparatus

Eukaryotic

Sorts and ships proteins

Mitochondria

Eukaryotic

Makes energy

Lysosome

Eukaryotic, animal cells only

Removes unwanted material and waste

Peroxisome

Eukaryotic

Regulate biochemical pathways that involve oxidation

Vacuoles

Eukaryotic

Store water and nutrients

Vesicles

Eukaryotic

Transport materials around the cell

Cell Membrane

All

A thin flexible barrier that separates the cell from its environment

Cell Wall

Plants, fungi and prokaryotes

Rigid barrier that protects the cell

Large Central Vacuole

Plants only

Stores water and regulates turgor pressure

Chloroplasts

Plants only

Makes food using the process of photosynthesis