CELLS

Cytoplasm

a jellylike substance that supports and protects organelles in a cell

Centriole

a pair of cylindrical structures that are located near the nucleus and help to organize cell division

Chloroplast

a specialized organelle in green plant cells and some other photosynthetic organisms that captures the energy from sunlight and converts it into chemical energy

cell wall

a strong, supporting layer around the cell membrane in plants, algae, and some bacteria( plant only )

Mitochondria

an organelle that breaks down sugar molecules to supply energy to a cell

Lysosomes

an organelle that contains digestive enzymes that break down waste material and debris in a cell

Nucleus

an organelle that directs cell activity, acting as the control center

Endoplasmic Reticulum

an organelle that moves proteins and other substances through a cell

Golgi apparatus

an organelle that packages and distributes proteins received from the endoplasmic reticulum

Ribosomes

an organelle that produces proteins for a cell

cell membrane

an organelle that provides a protective layer around a cell and controls what enters and leaves the cell

Vacuole

an organelle used as temporary storage for water, waste products, food, and other cellular material