Organelles and their functions

(A,P)Cell membrane: surrounds cell and decides what can or cannot enter the cell

(A,P)Nucleus: control center for all cell functions

(A,P)Nucleolus: makes ribosomes

(P)Nuclear Membrane: surrounds nucleus which separates it from the cytoplasm

(A,P)Cytoplasm: The empty space in a cell; this consists of mainly water

(A,P)Ribosomes: composed of RNA; center of protein synthesis

(A,P)Mitochondria: Where cellular respiration occurs

(P)Chloroplast: Contains chlorophyll (green pigment)

(A,P)Endoplasmic Reticulum: transports maters within the cell

Rough ER: within cells involved in protein synthesis

Smooth ER: within cells involved in nonprotein synthesis

(A,P)Golgi Apparatus: Processes and packages proteins

(A)Lysosomes: Breaks down cellular waste

(A,P)Vacuole: stores water, nutrients, and waste

(A,P)Centrosome: organize microtubles

(A)Centrioles: in centrosome; necessary for movement of chromosomes

(P)Cell Wall: provides cell support

(A,P)Cytoskeleton: maintains cell shape