The document summarizes the key organelles found in plant cells, including the nucleus which contains the cell's genetic material, the cell membrane which forms the outer boundary, and the cell wall which provides structure and support. It also describes organelles such as the chloroplast which facilitates photosynthesis, mitochondria which generates energy, and the vacuole which stores nutrients or waste.
The document summarizes the key organelles found in plant cells, including the nucleus which contains the cell's genetic material, the cell membrane which forms the outer boundary, and the cell wall which provides structure and support. It also describes organelles such as the chloroplast which facilitates photosynthesis, mitochondria which generates energy, and the vacuole which stores nutrients or waste.
The document summarizes the key organelles found in plant cells, including the nucleus which contains the cell's genetic material, the cell membrane which forms the outer boundary, and the cell wall which provides structure and support. It also describes organelles such as the chloroplast which facilitates photosynthesis, mitochondria which generates energy, and the vacuole which stores nutrients or waste.
Mrs. Murray 11 January 2016 Honors Biology Cell Project: Organelles of the Plant Cell
1. NUCLEUS: Contains genetic material (genes, DNA, and chromosomes),
regulates DNA and RNA actions, and contains the nucleolus. 2. CELL MEMBRANE: The outer boundary of the cell. 3. CELL WALL: Provides support for the cell and the plant. 4. ROUGH ENDOPLASMIC RETICULUM: The site for synthesis of proteins destined for organelles, for cell membrane components, or for secretion to the cell exterior. It also has ribosomes. 5. SMOOTH ENDOPLASMIC RETICULUM: Is commonly involved in lipid metabolism, but can serve in detoxification of drugs and deactivation of steroid hormones. It does not have ribosomes. 6. GOLGI APPARATUS: This is involved in modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins for delivery to other organelles or for secretion out of the cell. 7. VESICLE: They are cellular envelopes that are used to transport materials from one place to another and also function in metabolism and enzyme storage as well. 8. MITOCHONDRIA: The power house of the cell where chemical energy contained within nutrients is trapped and stored through the formation of ATP molecules. 9. CHLOROPLAST: The site of photosynthesis. 10. LYOSOME: Contains many enzymes capable of digesting cellular products or damaged organelles, as well as bacteria brought into the cell via endocytosis. 11. VACUOLE: Storage for water, nutrients, or waste. 12. RIBOSOMES: Makes proteins. 13. NUCLEOLUS: Initiates the formation of ribosomes, structures that are required for protein synthesis. 14. CYTOPLASM: All the cell contents that lie between the cell membrane and nucleus. 15. CYTOSKELETON: Provides support and structure for the cell.