Function of Organelles

Front

A protective layer that covers the cell’s surface that controls what comes in and what comes out of the cell

Back

Cell Membrane

Front

The center of the cell which holds DNA

Back

Nucleus

Front

An organelle that makes proteins by putting together chains of amino acids

Back

Ribosomes

Front

Makes lipids and breaks down toxic materials

Back

Smooth E.R.

Front

An organelle that uses the process of cellular respiration to release energy stored in food

Back

Mitochondria

Front

Fluid in the cell that holds the organelles

Back

Cytoplasm

Front

Manufactures and transports proteins

Back

Rough E.R.

Front

Modifies lipids and proteins from the E.R. and distributes materials in and out of the cell

Back

Golgi Apparatus

Front

An organelle that stores water and helps support the cell

Back

Large Central Vacuole

Front

An organelle that uses sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to make food with the process of photosynthesis

Back

Chloroplasts