Cell Organelles
This chromosome-containing organelle is the control center of a eukaryotic cell.
What is the nucleus?
This membrane-enclosed bag of hydrolytic enzymes digests macromolecules.
What is the lysosome?
This is how DNA exists when the cell is not dividing—DNA plus proteins.
What is chromatin?
This organelle is the primary site of protein synthesis
What is the ribosome?
This large membrane-enclosed sac occupies most of a plant cell’s interior
What is the central vacuole?
Stacks of flat membranous sacs that modify, store, and route ER products form this organelle.
What is the Golgi apparatus?
These guide tubes help move materials, separate chromosomes, and resist compression.
What are microtubules?
This short cellular appendage is specialized for locomotion.
What is a cilium?
This green organelle captures sunlight to power the synthesis of organic compounds.
What is the chloroplast?
This organelle transfers hydrogen to oxygen, forming and breaking down hydrogen peroxide.
What is the peroxisome?
These filaments aid in muscle contraction, cell motility, and tension maintenance
What are microfilaments/actin filaments?
This organelle performs carbohydrate metabolism and detoxifies drugs.
What is the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
This extensive membranous network has both ribosome-studded and ribosome-free regions.
What is the endoplasmic reticulum?
These tension-bearing fibers maintain cell shape and are made of diverse proteins
What are intermediate filaments?
This organelle is the site of cellular respiration and energy (ATP) production.
What is the mitochondrion?
This phospholipid bilayer forms the outer boundary of an animal cell
What is the plasma membrane?