Cellular Organelles

Cell Membrane Surrounds the cell Controls what goes in and comes out

Cell Wall Layer of carbohydrates outside the cell membrane Protects the cell and gives it a rigid shape

Nucleus Contains DNA The control center of the cell

Vacuole Storage Can store water, food, or other materials

Mitochondria Energy conversion Uses sugar to make energy in the form of ATP

Chloroplast Uses sunlight to make sugar through the process of photosynthesis

Golgi Body Sorts, packages, and transports proteins

Ribosome Makes proteins Found in ALL types of cell

Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum Called rough because it has ribosomes A network of interconnected tubules Helps the cell make proteins

Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum Called smooth because it has NO ribosomes. A network of interconnected tubules Helps the cell make lipids (fats) Helps detoxify poisons, drugs, and alcohol

Centrosome Made of two pieces called centrioles. Helps the cell divide during mitosis.

Lysosome Removes and breaks down waste Digests food

Cytoskeleton Allows the cell to move and change shape. Made of Microtubules Microfilaments

Exit Ticket Which organelle is responsible for energy conversion? Which organelle makes proteins? Which organelle carries out photosynthesis?