Organelles-A small structure within a cell that performs a specific job.

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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.


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