Name: ___________________________________ Directions: Fill in the name and the function for each organelle. Use the picture on the right to help you! Organelle Function Nucleus Controls the cell Contains DNA Mitochondria Power plant of the cell Makes energy (ATP) for the cell Lysosome Cytoplasm Golgi Body Disposes of waste and foreign invaders Gel like liquid that fills the cell and contains everything needed to carry out life processes Packages and ships materials out of the cell Vesicle – membrane sack What it looks like Cell membrane Separates cell from the environment and controls what goes in and out of cell Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) Internal transport system Vacuole Stores food and water Cell wall Only in plants Rigid outer protective covering Chloroplasts Only in plant cells Carries out photosynthesis Makes food (Glucose) Ribosomes Makes protein Bottom
