1. Vacuole: Stores water, nutrients, and waste; maintains turgor pressure in plant cells.
2. Mitochondria: Produces energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.
3. Ribosome: Synthesizes proteins by translating mRNA.
4. Endoplasmic Reticulum: Synthesizes and transports proteins and lipids; rough ER has ribosomes, smooth ER does not.
5. Cell Membrane: Regulates movement of substances in and out of the cell; maintains homeostasis.
6. Lysosome: Breaks down waste materials and cellular debris using digestive enzymes.
7. Cytoplasm: Gel-like substance that fills the cell; site of many metabolic reactions and contains organelles.
8. Nucleus: Controls cell activities and stores genetic material (DNA).
9. Cell Wall: Provides structural support and protection in plant cells.
10. Golgi Body: Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins for secretion or delivery to other organelles.
11. Nuclear Membrane: Encloses the nucleus and regulates passage of materials between nucleus and cytoplasm.
12. Chloroplast: Conducts photosynthesis to convert light energy into chemical energy (glucose).
13. Nucleolus: Produces ribosomes within the nucleus.
14. Centriole: Organizes microtubules during cell division in animal cells.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of plant cell coloring worksheet key.
