- A: Mitochondria
- B: Chloroplast
- C: Vacuole
- D: Cell Wall
- E: Golgi Body
- F: Cell Membrane
- G: Cytoplasm
- H: Nucleus
- I: Nuclear Membrane
- J: Nucleolus
- K: Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
- L: Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
- Cell Membrane: Controls what enters and exits the cell.
- Cell Wall (Plant cell only): Provides structural support and protection.
- Chloroplasts (Plant cell only): Site of photosynthesis; converts light energy into chemical energy.
- Cytoplasm: Gel-like substance where organelles are suspended; site of many cellular processes.
- Golgi Body: Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins for secretion or delivery to other organelles.
- Lysosome (Animal cell only): Contains digestive enzymes to break down waste materials and cellular debris.
- Mitochondria: Produces energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.
- Nucleolus: Produces ribosomes.
- Nucleus: Contains DNA and controls cell activities.
- Ribosomes: Synthesize proteins.
- Rough E.R.: Involved in protein synthesis and processing; studded with ribosomes.
- Smooth E.R.: Involved in lipid synthesis and detoxification; lacks ribosomes.
- Vacuoles/Vesicles: Store materials such as water, ions, and waste; large central vacuole in plant cells provides turgor pressure.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of cell organelles and their functions worksheet answer key.
