Cells and organelles

Nucleus

Control center of the cell

Endoplasmic Reticulum

A cell structure that forms a maze of passageways in which proteins and other materials are carried from one part of the cell to another.

Nucleolus

Found inside the nucleus and produces ribosomes

Mitochondria

Powerhouse of the cell

cell wall

strong, supporting layer around the cell membrane in some cells. protects the cells

cell membrane

A cell structure that controls which substances can enter or leave the cell.

Chloroplast

An organelle found in plant and algae cells where photosynthesis occurs

Ribosomes

Makes proteins

Golgi body

A structure in a cell that receives proteins and other newly formed materials from the endoplasmic reticulum, packages them, and distributes them to other parts of the cell.

Cytoplasm

A jellylike fluid inside the cell in which the organelles are suspended