Organelle
Function
Cell
membrane
The cell membrane
is composed of a
phospholipid bilayer
and embedded
molecule and
separates the
internal and external
environment of the
cell, it holds the
structure of the cell.
It also allows
materials in or out.
Cytoplasm
The cytoplasm is a
fluid that fills the
internal space of the
cell and is the site of
many chemical
reactions
Cytoskeleton
The cytoskeleton is
a network of protein
filaments within the
cell that positions
the organelles,
provide structural
support, and allows
some cells to move
Diagram
Nucleus
The nucleus is a key
component of
eukaryotic cells and
is the organelle that
stores and protects
the DNA
Ribosomes
Ribosomes are non
membranous
structures that act
as the site of protein
synthesis in the cell
Rough
endoplasmic
reticulum
The rough
endoplasmic
reticulum is a series
of folded
membranes, or
flattened sacs, that
is covered with
ribosomes and is
associated with the
production of
proteins.
Smooth
endoplasmic
reticulum
The smooth
endoplasmic
reticulum is a series
of tube-like
structures with
folded membranes
that is not covered
with ribosomes and
is associated with
the production of
lipids
Golgi
apparatus
(Golgi bodies)
The Golgi apparatus
packages lipids or
proteins receives
from the
endoplasmic
reticulum delivers
them throughout the
cell
Lysosomes
Lysosomes are
specialised vesicles
filled with enzymes
that break down and
recycle old cellular
structures or
components.
Mitochondria
Mitochondria are the
main site of cellular
respiration within
eukaryotic cells.
Cell wall
The cell wall is a
rigid outer layer that
provides structural
support to the plant
cell.
Chloroplasts
Chloroplasts are the
site of
photosynthesis
within the plant cell.
Large (centre)
vacuole
The large vacuole
stores sap and
provides the plant
cell with its
structure.