cell organelles

Cell Wall

Thick outer wall found in plant cells only that provides support for the cell.

Smooth and Rough ER

Contains enzymes that aid in cell function and repsonsible for transporting proteins.

Mitochondria

The powerhouse of the cell responsible for cellular respiration.

Chloroplast

The site of photosynthesis

Centrioles

Found in animal cells and aids in cell division.

Nucleus

Holds the DNA of the cell.

Small Vacuole

Known as a vesicle, used as storage and transportation.

Large Vacuole

Large storage compartment used for storing water and other materials.

Lysosomes

Responsible for cleaning up the cell, by getting rid of waste.

Golgi Bodies

Responsible for inspecting and packaging proteins.

Ribosomes

Responsible for making proteins in the cell.

Nucleolus

The center of the nucleus where ribosomes are made.