Functions of Cellular Structures

 

Found in all eukariotic (cells with a nucleus and organelles) cells:

cell membrane-controls what enters and leaves the cell; membrane that surrounds the cell

cytoplasm-fluid found inside the cell; organelles are found suspended in the cytoplasm

nucleus-control center of cell;  where DNA is found

Found in both plant and animal cells:

ribosomes-structure that build proteins

endoplasmic reticulum-modifies proteins; assembles parts of cell membrane

golgi apparatus-packages proteins to be exported out of the cell

vacuoles-structures  for storage or transport; in plant cells, the vacuole also serves to support the plant

mitochondria-convert glucose into a usable energy form (know as ATP)

cytoskeleton-internal support structures make of protein

Found only in plant cells:

chloroplasts-site of photosynthesis, in which the energy of sunlight is absorbed to build glucose

Found only in animal cells:

lysosomes-site of waste disposal