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Organelle | Structure that performs a specific function within the cell |
Cytoplasm | The fluid-like substance found inside the cell. Hold the organelles in place. |
Nucleus | Control center of the cell. Contains two membranes and DNA. Found in Eukaryotic cells. |
Nucleolus | Small structure found inside the nucleus. Ribosomes are produced here. |
Endoplasmic Reticulum | ER: acts like a highway system of the cell. |
Rough ER | Folded membranes that are covered in proteins. |
Smooth ER | Folded membrane that produces proteins and breaks down toxins. |
Ribsome | The smallest of organelles. Produces Proteins. Can be attached or free floating. |
Golgi | Packages and transports materials throughout the cell. |
Mitochondria | Produces energy (ATP) for the cell. Has two membranes and their own DNA. |
Cell membrane | Protective barrier found in all cells. |
Cytoskeleton | Web of proteins that acts like a muscle and skeleton to help support the cell. |
Chloroplast | Produces food by using sunlight in the process called photosynthesis. Found in plant and algae cells. Has two membranes and their own DNA. |
Lysosome | Helps to break down food, wastes, and invaders of the cell. Considered to be the trash can or police of the cell. Mostly found in animal cells. |
Vacuole | Stores water and other digestive enzymes. Helps to support the cell. Found mostly in plant cells. Can act like a lysosome. |
Cell Wall | Found only in plant cells. The outtermost part of the cell. Helps to protect and support the cell. |