central vacuole
This is the huge storage sac inside the cell. It stores
food and energy.
centriole
These are small stacks of microtubules that help the
cell with mitosis (division of the nucleus).
chloroplast
These little blobs in the cell contain chlorophyll and
are the center of photosynthesis.
cytoplasm
This jelly-like substance is what floats between all of the cell's
organelles, almost like a jello mold.
endoplasmic reticulum
These large blobs inside the cell create macromolecules, separate
molecules, and transport proteins. Rough endoplasmic reticulum is covered in ribosomes; smooth ectoplasmic reticulum is not.
golgi body
These big sacs collect, modify, and package proteins and other substances
created by the cell. They package proteins into vesicles.
microtubules
These little cytoskeletal tubes float around in the cell and aid in
cell growth, cell shape, and motion.
mitochondria
The mitochondria is basically the center of power for the cell. It
makes energy for the cell and can reproduce on its own because it has its own DNA.
nucleolus
The nucleolus is the smaller, darker structure inside the nucleus;
it creates ribosomes.
nucleus
The control center of the cell; it can see and controls all processes
that happen within the cell.
ribosomes
These tiny little bumps are found on rough endoplasmic reticulum and
also freely floating around the cell. They make protiens for the cell.
