Organelles

Smooth and rough ER

The smooth ER contains enzymes that aid in the cell function. the rough ER is responsible for transporting proteins it acts like a highway of the cell

cell wall

Thick rigid outer wall found in plant cells but not animal cells ,provides support and protection for the cells.

Mitochondria

The powerhouse of the cell responsible for cellular respiration

Chloroplast function

The site of photosynthesis it is found in plant cells but not in animal cells

Cell membrane

Structure found in all cells it is essential to maintaining homeostasis by controlling what gets in and out of the cell

Centrioles

Structures found in animal cells that aid in cell division

Small Vacuole

Also known as a vesicle they are used as storage and transportation with vesicles to move materials in and out of the cell smaller ones are found in animal cells

Nucleus

Holds DNA instructions for making proteins

Large vacuole

Large storage compartment used for storing water and other materials needed they are found in plant cells only

Lysosomes

Responsible for cleaning up the cell by getting rid of waste found in animal cells only some scientists believe they are found in plant cells but rarely are visible

Golgi bodies

Responsible for inspecting and packaging proteins before they are shipped out to their target areas

Ribosomes

Responsible for making proteins in the cell. Found attached to the rough ER and free floating in the cytoplasm