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Cell Organelles
Organelle | Function |
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Cell Membrane | A thin flexible barrier that surrounds plant and animal cells. Controls what enters and exits the cell. |
Nucleus | Control center of a cell that contains... - genetic information (DNA) - chromosomes - nuclear membrane |
Chromosomes | Made of condensed segments of DNA called genes. |
Nuclear Membrane | A double layered structure with many openings or pores that surrounds the nucleus. Keeps structures contained inside of it. |
Cytoplasm | Liquid portions of the cell that suspends the organelles. |
Cytoskeleton | Provides shape and support to cells and enables them to move. Made up of various proteins. |
Centrioles | Extensions of the cytoskeleton that aid in cell division. ONLY ANIMAL CELLS have these. |
Cilia | Short hair like projections that help a cell move. |
Flagella | One long projection used to move. |
Ribosomes | Manufacture proteins found in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. |
Membrane Organelles | Unique to eukaryotes, creates a network for production of most cellular materials. |
Endoplasmic Reticulum | Rough and smooth sections. |
Rough endoplasmic reticulum | Ribosomes are on the outiside and they help manufacture proteins. |
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum | Does not have ribosomes and it manufactures carbohydrates and lipids. |
Golgi Complex | Is responsible for modifying and packaging proteins into something the cell can actually use. |
Vesicle | Small packages made of membrane material that transports proteins and other products in and out of cells. |
Lysosomes | They break down nutrients and are considered the cells digestive system. |
Mitochondria | The powerhouse of the cell. They provide most of the cells energy. |
Chloroplast | Responsible for photosynthesis in plants only. Contains the green pigment chorophyll. |
Cell Wall | Rigid outer layer of plants and bacteria cells, located outside of the cell membrane, and provides shape and support. |
Vacuole | Stores water and waste. Extremely important in plant cells. |