Cell Organelles
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- Nucleoplasm
- A protein rich substance in the nucleus
- Vacuoles
- Storage tanks for food and waste.
- Chromosomes
- Directs all activity of the cell for growth and production. It is made up of two nucleic acids (RNA & DNA)
- Nucleolus
- It is referred to as the little nucleus. It is the site of ribosome production.
- Endoplasmic reticulum
- Transportation center of the cell. Transports protein. It is the subway system of the cell.
- Golgi Bodies or Golgi Apparatus
- Packages proteins for transport out of the cell. It is also for storage.
- Cell wall
- (This is only in a plant cell) It is made of cellulose, which is a non-living material.
- Ribosomes
- Protein factory of the cell. This is where proteins are produced.
- Chloroplasts
- Green structures used to capture energy from the sun. It also helps to make food for the plant.
- Mitochondria
- Serves as the powerhouse of the cell. It produces ATP, which is the source of energy for all activities.
- Nucleus
- Directs all cell activities. Carries hereditary information.
- Nuclear membrane
- surrounds the nucleus
- Centriole
- Small dark body outside the nucleus used during cell division
- Lysosomes
-
Cleanup crew of the cell. It is involved in digestive activities in the cells. Mostly used in animal cells but frequently used in plant cells.
- cell membrane
- Acts like a doorway or barrier. Everything passes into and out of the cell through the cell membrane.
- What are organelles?
- Structures within a cell. They help to build, repair, store and transport materials. They release energy and get rid of wastes.
- Cytoplasm
- Jelly-like substance between the nucleus and the cell membrane.