| Organelle | Function |
| Nucleus | -Found in eukaryotic cells
-Has a double membrane
-Control the cells activities
-Contain the cells DNA
-Hold instructions for making new cells/organisms |
| Nucleolus | -Found in eukaryotic cells
-Sits inside the nucleus
-Produces ribosomes |
| Nuclear Envelope | -Found in eukaryotic cells
-Provides a structural framework for the nucleus
-Controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell |
| Nuclear Pores | -Found in eukaryotic cells
-Protein lined channel found in the nuclear envelope
-Regulates the transportation of molecules between the nucleus and the cytoplasm |
| Cell Wall | -Found in both eukaryotic (plant only) and prokaryotic cells
-They are rigid and strong
-Support the cell |
| Cell Membrane | -Found in only eukaryotic cells
-Controls the movement of materials in and out of the cell
-Acts as a barrier |
| Cytoplasm | -Found in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells
-Clear, thick jelly-like substance
-Contains the organelles
-Chemical reactions takes place here |
| Ribosomes | -Found in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells
-Can be found floating around the cytoplasm (E+P)
-Can be found attached to the rough ER (E)
-Where protein synthesis takes place |
| Mitochondria | -Found in eukaryotic cells
-Bean shaped organelles found in the cytoplasm
-Where respiration takes place |
| Vacuole | -Found in eukaryotic cells
-Fluid filled sac used to store food, water, and waste
-Used to keep the cell rigid in plant cells |
| Lysosome | -Found in eukaryotic cells (rarely plants)
-Found in the cytoplasm and contain degradation enzymes
-Digests things such as old cell parts |
| Chloroplasts | -Found in eukaryotic cells (plants only)
-Contain chlorophyll
-Where photosynthesis takes place |
| Golgi Body | -Found in eukaryotic cells
-Responsible for manufacturing, storing and shipping cellular products |
| Peroxisomes | -Found in eukaryotic cells
-Contain enzymes to help break down fatty acids and substances |
| Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum | -Found in eukaryotic cells
-Involved in the storage and transport of proteins synthesized by the ribosomes attached |
| Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum | -Found in eukaryotic cells
-Involved in the production & metabolism of fats and steroid hormones |
| Centrioles | -Found in eukaryotic cells (animal only)
-Small set of micro tubules
-Play a major part in mitosis |
| Cytoskeleton | -Found in eukaryotic cells
-Structure that helps maintain a cells shape & internal organisation
-Provides mechanical support
-Helps cells carry out functions such as movement and division |
