Cell Organelles
Function
Where you
found it?
Plant/Animal/Both
Cell Membrane
Surround the cell; is
flexible
Protects and
regulates what
enters and exits the
cell
Door
Both
Nucleus
Contains genetic
material or DNA
Control center; tells
cell how to function
Teacher
Both
Mitochondrion
Two membranes;
inner membrane has
many folds
Cellular respiration
occurs here to
release energy
stored in food
Power outlet
Both
Vacuole
Fluid filled storage
area
Contains nutrients;
water or waste; may
help support plant
cell pressure
Cabinet
Plant
Cytoplasm
Includes fluid and all
the organelles
Holds organelles in
place
Air
Both
Organelle
Structure
Illustrate
See notebook
Cell Wall
Rigid structure that
surrounds the cell
membrane
Provide support and
protection to the
plant cell
Wall
Plant
Chloroplast
Contains stacked
green discs
Photosynthesis
occurs
Green paper
Plant
Lysosomes
Small round
Breaks down wastes
or damaged
organelles
Trashcan
and/or soap
dispenser
Animal
Flagellum
Long, whip-like
projections on the
outside of the cell
Used for motion
Leg
Animal; mostly
prokaryotic
Cilia
Small hair-like
projections
surrounding the cell
Used for motion
Hair
Animal; mostly
prokaryotic
Golgi Bodies
System of flattened
membranes sacs
Packages and
distributes materials
Package and
cart
Both
Endoplasmic
Reticulum
System of
membranes near the
nucleus
Transports
materials
throughout the cell
Pathway
Both
Ribosomes
Smallest organelles
can be attached to
the ER or free.
Makes proteins
Ribs/steak
Both
Nucleolus
Small dense region
inside nuclei
Produces ribosomes
Teacher’s brain
Both
Cytoskeleton
Throughout the
cytoplasm, network
of proteins
Gives shape and
support and helps
with division and
movement
Flag holder
Both
Centrioles
A small set of
microtubules; always
found in pairs
Helps in cell division
Scalpel
Animal