Cell Structure and Function
Cell Membrane Regulates what enters and leaves the cell.
Cell Wall Supports and protects the cell
Chloroplasts Captures sunlight and converts it into chemical energy during photosynthesis; contains chlorophyll.
Cytoplasm Jelly-like material inside the cell membrane that holds the organelles.
Cytoskeleton Helps cell maintain its shape and is involved in cell movement.
Endoplasmic Reticulum Membrane system where proteins are transported. Can be Rough ER (protein synthesis) or Smooth ER (lipid synthesis).
Golgi Body/Apparatus Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins from the ER
Lysosome Filled with enzymes used to break down food, waste, and cell organelles that no longer function.
Mitochondria Produces energy for the cell
Nucleolus Makes ribosomes (located inside the nucleus)
Nucleus Contains DNA and controls the cells activities
Ribosome Makes proteins
Vacuole Stores water, food, and waste