This organelle is known as the “Powerhouse” of the Cell.
Mitochondrion (Plural: Mitochondria)
This organelle is know as the “brain” of the cell.
Nucleus
This organelle is known as the cell’s “suicidal sac.”
Lysosome
These five organelles work together to synthesize proteins, package, and transport them to their proper location inside and outside the cell.
(Must list organelles in order)
Nucleolus, Ribosomes, Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (rER), Golgi Apparatus (Golgi Body), Vesicles
List 12 main organelles of an animal cells with their corresponding functions.
1. Nucleus: Stores genetic information (DNA) and controls cell activities
2. Mitochondria: Produces energy for the cell through cellular respiration
3. Ribosomes: Site of protein synthesis, where amino acids are assembled into proteins
4. Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER): Transport system of tunnel-like interconnected membranes that manufactures proteins and lipids composed of the rER and sER
5. "rough" ER: Contains ribosomes for protein production
6. "smooth" ER: Involved in lipid synthesis
7. Golgi apparatus: Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for transport within the cell
8. Lysosomes: Breaks down waste materials and cellular debris
9. Plasma membrane: Acts as a barrier, separating the cell from its environment and regulating what enters and exits
10. Vacuole (plant cells primarily): Stores water, nutrients, and waste products
11. Cytoskeleton: Provides structural support and helps with cell movement, consisting of microtubules, microfilaments, and intermediate filaments
12. Nucleolus: Found within the nucleus, responsible for ribosome assembly
13. Centrioles: Involved in cell division by forming the spindle fibers
14. Vesicles: Small membrane-bound sacs used for transport within the cell
15. Peroxisomes: Breaks down certain toxic substances in the cell
16. Cytoplasm: Provides structure and shape to the cell, protects the nucleus, provides a platform for organelles to operate within the cell, and serves as the medium for chemical reactions