The Function of Organelles Answers

The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) functions as a manufacturing and transport system. The rough ER is covered in ribosomes and is involved in protein synthesis, while the smooth ER is involved in lipid synthesis and detoxification.

Lysosomes are membrane-bound organelles that use enzymes to break down waste and worn-out cell parts.

Chloroplasts capture energy from sunlight and use it to produce food (glucose) for the cell through the process of photosynthesis.

Produces usable energy for the cell through cellular respiration.

A rigid outer layer that supports, protects, and gives shape to the cell.

The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids received from the endoplasmic reticulum for secretion or delivery to other organelles. It is often compared to a post office.

Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell. They convert the chemical energy stored in food into compounds that are more convenient for the cell to use, such as ATP, through the process of cellular respiration.

The cell wall provides support and protection and helps the cell keep its shape.

Controls what enters and leaves the cell and helps maintain the cell's internal environment.

Organelles that help organize spindle fibers and separate chromosomes during cell division.

The cell membrane regulates what enters and leaves the cell and also protects and supports the cell.