Eukaryotic Organelles
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Eukaryotic Organelles
| Organelle | Special Function or Job |
|---|---|
| cell membrane | controls the ease with which substances move into and out of the cell |
| cell wall | supports and protects cell |
| nucleus | stores hereditary information in DNA; synthesis RNA and ribosomes |
| mitochondria | transfers energy from organic compounds to ATP |
| cytoplasm | contains various organelles of the cell |
| ribosomes | organizes the synthesis of proteins |
| rough ER | prepares protein for export |
| smooth ER | synthesis steroids, regulates calcium levels, breaks down toxic substances |
| golgi apparatus | processing, packaging, and secreting organelle of the cell |
| lysosome | digests molecules, old organelles, and foreign substances |
| vacuole | stores enzymes and waste products |
| cytoskeleton | a network of long protein strands in the cytosol that helps maintain the shape and size of a eukaryotic |
| cilia and flagella | propel cells through the environment, move materials over the cell surface |
| chloroplasts | makes food from sunlight |
