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Organelles
names of organelles and their functions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Nucleus | Directs all of the cell's activities. |
| Cell membrane | protects the cell and allows water and food in and out of the cell. |
| cell wall | Protects the plant cell's and gives it strength. |
| Chlorplasts | Capture energy from the sun and make food. |
| Vacuole | Stores water and some other materials. |
| mitochondria | The cell's energy is produced here. |
| Lysosmes | Break down food and worn out cell's. |
| Ribosomes | Factories that produce protein. |
| Endoplasmic reticulum | Like freeway carries material. |
| Golgi bodies | takes material from the ER,packages it and sends it out the cell. |
| Cytoplasm | Holds the organelles. |