2.3: Describe the Functions of the Nucleus, Cytoplasm, Cell Membrane, Cell Wall, Mitochondria, Chloroplast, Ribosome and Vacuole

CELL FUNCTION:

CELL STRUCTURE	DESCRIPTION
NUCLEUS	Membrane-bound organelle that contains genetic material
CYTOPLASM	Material that fills cell to facilitate chemical reactions and hold organelles in place
CELL MEMBRANE	Phospholipid bilayer that controls the movement of substances into and out of cell
CELL WALL	External to cell membrane that protects and maintains the shape of cell (prevents cell from bursting)
MITOCHONDRIA	Membrane-bound organelle that carries out cellular respiration
CHLOROPLAST	Plastid in plants that carries out photosynthesis
RIBOSOME	Site of protein synthesis
VACUOLE	Storage organelle in plants to store Water and dissolved substances