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Organelles
Plant or Animal
Function
Cell Wall
Plant
A rigid structure that gives
support to a cell.
Cell Membrane
Both
A protective barrier that encloses
a cell.
Cytoskeleton
Both
Keeps the membrane from
collapsing and helps some cells
move.
Nucleus
Both
Contains the DNA
Ribosomes
Both
Make proteins
Endoplasmic
Reticulum
Both
Where proteins, lipids and
other materials are made.
Acts as an internal delivery
system of the cell.
Mitochondria
Both
Sugar is broken down to
produce energy
Chloroplasts
Plant
Where photosynthesis takes
place; Makes food for the
plant.
Golgi Complex
Both
Packages and distributes
proteins to other parts of the
cell or out of the cell.
Vesicle
Both
A small sac that surrounds
material to be moved into or
out of the cell.
Lysosome
Animal
Responsible for digestion
inside the cell. Gets rid of
worn-out or damaged
organelles, waste and foreign
invaders.
Vacuole
Both
Animal cell – stores water
Plant cell – responsible for
digestion within the cell;
stores water; helps support
the cell