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Major Organelles/Str
Major Organelles and Major Structures
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mitochondria | Structure: Smooth outer membrane; folded inner membrane. Function: Energy production (ATP). Location: Cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells. |
| Nucleus | Structure: Membrane-bound with nuclear envelope. Function: Controls cell activities; protects DNA. Location: Center of animal cells; side of plant cells. |
| Chloroplast | Structure: Multiple membranes including thylakoids. Function: Photosynthesis. Location: Cytoplasm of plant/algae cells. |
| Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum | Structure: Tubular network. Function: Lipid synthesis. Location: Cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells. |
| Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum | Structure: Ribosome-studded sacs. Function: Protein synthesis and transport. Location: Cytoplasm, near nucleus. |
| Golgi Apparatus | Structure: Flattened sacs. Function: Modifies and packages proteins. Location: Near ER and nucleus. |
| Ribosome | Structure: Two subunits. Function: Protein synthesis. Location: Cytoplasm or RER. |
| Lysosomes | Structure: Enzyme-filled sacs. Function: Digestion of cellular debris. Location: Near Golgi apparatus. |
| Vacuole | Structure: Membrane-bound sac. Function: Storage and waste disposal. Location: Cytoplasm. |
| Vesicle | Structure: Membrane sphere. Function: Transport materials. Location: Throughout the cell. |
| Cytoplasm | Structure: Gel-like fluid. Function: Site for metabolic reactions. Location: Inside cell membrane. |
| Cell (plasma) Membrane | Structure: Phospholipid bilayer. Function: Barrier and regulation. Location: Outer layer of cell. |
| Cell Wall | Structure: Composed of cellulose or chitin. Function: Structural support. Location: Outside cell membrane (plants, fungi). |
| Peroxisome | Structure: Enzyme-filled, single membrane. Function: Oxidative reactions. Location: Cytoplasm near mitochondria. |
| Centriole | Structure: Microtubule-based barrel. Function: Cell division organization. Location: Cytoplasm, part of Ano centrosome |