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.