Functions of Cell Organelles

1. nucleus - controls all cell activities

2. endoplasmic reticulum - (ER)network of passageways, carries materials within cell

3. golgi body - receives materials from ER, packages and sends the materials to other parts of the cell. Also releases materials to outside of cell.

4. cell membrane - forms a barrier between the cytoplasm and the environment. Controls what enters and leaves the cell.

5. vacuoles - store food, water, waste and other materials. Most plant cells have one large vacuole.

6. lysosomes - small organelles that digest food particles and worn-out cell parts.

7. mitochondria – produce the cell’s energy

8. cytoplasm – gel-like fluid in which the organelles are found

9. ribosomes – produce proteins. May be attached to ER.

10. chromosomes – the instructions for all cell activities

Summary Cell organelles each have…

Organelles work together to…

The chromosomes…

Some differences between plant and animal cells include…

Plant Cell differences.Plant cells have a cell wall. (like

our bones)Plant cells have one large

vacuole. Plant cells have chloroplasts.

(make their own food using sun)