Organneles + organelle functions

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Nucleus
Contains the genetic information of the cell ,in the form of chromosomes which are made of DNA, controls the activities of the cell
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Cytoplasm
Contains all of the organelles and enzymes
Many chemical reactions are here
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Mitochondria
Carry out the reactions of aerobic respiration
Release energy for the cell
Cells with high demand for energy have many mitochondria, e.g. muscle
cells
4
Ribosomes
Very small and make protein (protein synthesis)
5
Cell membrane
Forms a boundary between the cytoplasm and the outside of the cell
The cell can control what comes in and out
Partially permeable
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Cell wall
Made of cellulose (non-living material)
Help protects the cell and keeps its shape
Freely permeable
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Chloroplasts
Contains chlorophyll (green pigment) which absorbs light energy to make food by photosynthesis
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Vacuole
Filled with cell sap (a store of dissolved sugars, mineral ions, and water)
Helps keep cells shape
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