Cell Organelles

What you need to know

 An organelle is a membrane-
bound structure that carries out
specific activities for the cell.
You will need to know the following organelles and their
function:

 Cell Membrane
 Nucleus
 Cytoplasm
 Mitochondria
 Golgi Complex
 Ribosomes
 Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
 Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
 Cell Wall
 Chloroplast
 Central Vacuole
 Lysosome
 Cell Membrane
 Every cell is enclosed by a cell membrane. It
controls the passage of materials in and out of the
cell.
Nucleus

 The control center of

the cell that contains
DNA
(chromosomes) and
the nucleolus.
 Cytoplasm
(not an organelle - but important)

 All organelles
reside (live
and float
around in) the
cytoplasm.
Mitochondria

 This organelle
processes energy
for a cell. It makes
ATP.
 (ATP = energy)
 Involved in cellular
respiration.
 Golgi Complex

 The protein
packaging and
transport center of
the cell.
 Has incoming and
outgoing vesicles.
Ribosomes

 Synthesizes proteins.
 Present in the
cytoplasm.
 Present with Rough
ER.
 No membrane present.
 Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

 Transports materials
throughout the cell.
 Produces lipids and
hormones
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum

 Covered with
ribosomes.
 Produces proteins.
 Transports materials
throughout the cell.
 Lysosome

 Breaks down
materials for
digestion.
 Contains special
enzymes for
digestion in the cell.
 Cell Wall (Plant Cell Only)

 Rigid and strong

wall.
 Protects and
maintains the shape
of the cell.
Chloroplast (Plant Cell Only)

 Contains chlorophyll.
 Makes plants green.
 Uses light energy to
make ATP & sugars.
 Photosynthesis takes
place here.
 Central Vacuole (Plant Cells)

 Most plant cells

have one large one.
 Filled w/ fluid.
 Helps maintains
turgor pressure and
shape of cell.