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13 Organelles (Plant)
13 Organelles (Plant)
Nucleus: it stores the cell's hereditary material, or DNA, and it coordinates the
cell's activities.
Ribosomes: are a cell structure that makes protein. Protein is needed for many
cell functions such as repairing damage or directing chemical processes
Lysosomes: are organelles that contain digestive enzymes. They digest excess or
worn out organelles, food particles, and engulfed viruses or bacteria. Lysosomes
are like the stomach of the cell.
Smooth ER act as transport for various things, mainly the RNA from the nucleus
to the ribosomes (RNA is a small piece of the DNA code specifically designed to
tell the ribosomes what to make). Smooth ER appears smooth in texture, hence
the name. Smooth ER plays an important role in lipid emulsification and
digestion in the cell.
Rough ER: are "rough" because of the ribosomes embedded in them. The rough
ER takes the protein to the Golgi apparatus to be packaged into vacuoles
Vacuole: are cellular storage places. They can serve a variety of purposes,
storing food, water, or waste products, or immune functions such as containing
dangerous materials or maintaining turgor pressure (in plants)
Chloroplasts: are organelles found in plant cells and eukaryotic algae that
conduct photosynthesis. Chloroplasts absorb sunlight and use it in conjunction
with water and carbon dioxide gas to produce food for the plant.
Cell wall: A cell wall is a structural layer surrounding some types of cells, just
outside the cell membrane. It can be tough, flexible, and sometimes rigid. It
provides the cell with both structural support and protection, and also acts as a
filtering mechanism.