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Organelle Function
Eukaryotic Organelle Function
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ribosome | Makes proteins |
| Nucleus | Control center of the cell; stores DNA |
| DNA | Provides the instructions for making proteins |
| Endoplasmic Reticulum | Transports proteins throughout the cell |
| Golgi Apparatus/Golgi Body | Packages proteins for movement |
| Vesicle | Lipid bubble used to move proteins throughout the cell |
| Chloroplast | Makes food for the plant cell |
| Chlorophyll | Green pigment found inside chloroplast |
| Mitochondria | Provides energy for the cell through cell respiration |
| Vacuole | Used as storage for water in a plant cell |
| Cell (Plasma) Membrane | Allows things to enter and leave the cell |
| Cell Wall | Rigid barrier that provides structure and support for plant cells |
| Three organelles found in plant cells but not animal cells | (1) Chloroplast (2) Cell Wall (3) Large central vacuole |
| Cytoplasm | Jelly-like substance that fills the cell and maintains its shape |