Chloroplast
Found in plant cells, this organelle is used to transform sunlight into carbohydrates through the process of photosynthesis
Peroxyrisome
Found in many different cells, this organelle contains an enzyme called catalase that is important in breaking down dangerous chemicals like hydrogen peroxide
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
Found in all eukaryotic cells, this organelle has ribosomes embedded in its membrane and is used in the transfer of proteins
Cell Wall
Found on the outside of plant cells and prokaryotic cells, this structure is used to support and protect the cell
Cytoskeleton
A network of protein filaments and tubules that provide a cell with shape and structure
Centrioles
Found only in animals, this organelle only appears during the cellular division
Plasma Membrane
This is a semi-permeable barrier that surrounds all cells, prokaryotic and eukaryotic alike.
Mitochondria
This organelle provides a cell with energy in the form of ATP; it is found in all eukaryotic cells.
Cytoplasm
A clear, gel-like fluid that is found in all cells.
Lysosomes
This organelle is responsible for recycling old cell parts
Golgi Apparatus
This organelle is responsible for creating vesicles that package and modify proteins for export
Central Vacuole
A large organelle that is responsible for storage of substances such as water and food
Nucleolus
This is found inside the nucleus and is responsible for the creation of ribosomes.
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
This organelle is responsible for creating lipids and detoxing a cell.
Nucleus
This organelle is found in all eukaryotic cells and stores the genetic information, or DNA, in the form of chromatin.
Ribosomes
Found in all cell types, prokaryotic and eukaryotic, this organelle is responsible for creating proteins.
Name one organelle that is ONLY found in plant cells:
Chloroplast, cell wall, and central vacuole all work.
Name one organelle that is ONLY found in animal cells:
Centrioles and lysosome will work.
How many chromosomes does a prokaryote have?
A prokaryote has one chromosome, which is a single, circular molecule of DNA located in the nucleoid region.
What shape is the chromosome of a prokaryote?
The chromosome of a prokaryote is typically circular and located in the cytoplasm within a region called the nucleoid.
