Cell Organelles

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Nucleus The control center of the cell Ribosomes Make proteins for a cell Cell membrane Allows molecules to move into and out of the cell Cell wall Rigid layer of cellulose that protects a plant cell Chloroplast Contains chlorophyll that absorbs the sun’s energy during photosynthesis Lysosome Breaks down food particles Vacuole Storage area for food, water and wastes Golgi bodies Receives, packages, and sends proteins in the cell Endoplasmic reticulum Passageway in the cell that sends messages from the nucleus Cytoplasm Holds the cell organelles in place, is a jell-like fluid Mitochondria Place where sugar molecules are broken down so energy can be released