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Organelles : Location & Function. Organelles : specialized structures within a cell. The cell membrane is like a door. Cell/Plasma Membrane. Function : Allows things in/out of the cell. The nucleus is like the brain. Nucleus. Function : Holds DNA and controls the cell.
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The cell membrane is like a door Cell/Plasma Membrane Function: Allows things in/out of the cell
The nucleus is like the brain Nucleus Function: Holds DNA and controls the cell
The ER is like the road/highway Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) Function: Transports materials within the cell
Ribosomes are protein factories Ribosomes Function: Make proteins for the cell
The golgi body is like UPS or FedEx Golgi Body Function: Receives, packages, and ships molecules out of the cell
The lysosomes are like garbage trucks Lysosomes Function: Digest and remove waste from the cell
The mitochondria is like the powerplant Mitochondria Function: Breaks down food to give cell energy CELLULAR RESPIRATION
The cell wall is like the walls of a room Cell Wall Function: Protects & supports PLANT cells only
The vacuole is like a lake Vacuole Function: Stores water for PLANT CELLS **some animal cells have vacuoles**
Chloroplasts are like solar panels Chloroplast Function: Take in sunlight & carbon dioxide to make food for plants PHOTOSYNTHESIS
Cytoplasm is like jelly CYTOPLASM Function: Gel-like substance that holds organelles in place