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Organelles
organelles and functions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| nucleus | Contains DNA, which controls the functions of the cell and production of proteins |
| mitochondria | powerhouse of the cell; produces the energy a cell needs to carry out its functions |
| vacuole | stores food and water, waste, and other materials |
| ribosome | assembles amino acids to create proteins |
| smooth E.R. | no ribosomes |
| rough E.R. | has ribosomes |
| cell membrane | controls what comes into and out of a cell; found in plant and animal cells |
| Golgi apparatus/Golgi body | receives protein & materials from the ER, packages them, and distributes them |
| cytoplasm | gel-like fluid where the organelles are found |
| cell wall | rigid outer layer of a plant cell |
| chloroplasts | captures energy from sunlight and uses it to produce food in plant cells |
| Endoplasmic Reticulum (E.R.) | Has passageways that carry protein and other materials from one part of the cell to another |
| chromatin | tiny strands inside the nucleus that contain the instruction for directing the cell's functions |
| nucleolus | found inside the nucleus and produces ribosomes |
| lysosomes | uses chemicals to break down food and worn out cell parts |