Cell Organelles

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Centrosome/Centrioles

Back

Create special structures called spindle fibers that are used in cell division.

Front

Chloroplast

Back

Site of photosynthesis; uses the sun's energy to produce food.

Front

Cell Wall

Back

Provides shape, structure, and protection for the cell.

Front

Cytoskeleton

Back

Provides structure for cells and movement of organelles.

Front

Ribosome

Back

Makes proteins.

Front

Mitochondria

Back

Site of cellular respiration; creates energy (ATP) from food.

Front

Vacuole

Back

Stores food, water, or wastes within the cell; plant cells have a special vacuole.

Front

Nucleus

Back

Control center of the cell; contains DNA and regulates gene expression.

Front

Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)

Back

Network of membranes involved in protein and lipid synthesis.

Front

Golgi Apparatus

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Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or use within the cell.