Organelles-A small structure within a cell that performs a specific job.
Nuclear Membrane
Controls what enters and exits the nucleus
Vesicle
Isolate and transport materials within a cell
Cell Membrane
It surrounds the outside of the cell and controls what materials enter and exit the cell.
Ribosome
Makes proteins
Lysosome
digests old organelles and breaks down large food particles. Sometimes called the "Garbage Collector"
Golgi Body
sorts, packs, and ships proteins. known as the post office of the cell.
centrioles
aids in mitosis
Endoplasmic reticulum
produces, processes and distributes proteins
Cell Wall
rigid or inflexible boundary found in plant cells. made of cellulose an provides support and structure to the cell.
Mitochondria
Breaks down food for energy. It is called the "Powerhouse" of the cell.
Vacuole
Store food, water, or waste
Nucleus
The brain of the cell and controls all cell functions
Chloroplast
Uses the sun's energy to make food for the plant cells. This is also the site of photosynthesis
Cytoplasm
jellylike liquid that fills the cell.