Cell Organelles

Organelles and Their Functions Click on the circle next to the word and drag to the matching circle beside the definition to form a line. Mitochondria Produces energy for the cell by breaking down glucose Chloroplast Only found in plant cells; photosynthesis takes place here Nucleus The "brain" of the cell that controls cell activities; contains the DNA Cytoplasm The jelly-like substance that holds the organelles Cell Membrane The outer boundary of the cells that allows things to enter and exit the cell Cell Wall The rigid structure that is found outside of the cell membrane of plant cells; helps provide structure Ribosome The organelle that creates proteins Vacuole The organelle that acts as a storage vessel; plant cells have a large one to store water Endoplasmic Reticulum Network of tubes that synthesizes and transports proteins Golgi Body (Apparatus) The organelle that processes and packages proteins and lipids (fats)