Cell organelles are specialized structures within eukaryotic cells, each with specific functions. Here’s a short and brief note on some important cell organelles:
- Mitochondria: The “powerhouses” that produce energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.
- Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER): Involved in protein and lipid synthesis.
- Golgi Apparatus: Modifies, processes, and packages proteins and lipids.
- Ribosomes: Sites of protein synthesis where amino acids are linked to form proteins.
- Lysosomes: Contain enzymes for intracellular digestion and waste removal.
- Vacuoles (in plant cells): Store water, nutrients, and other substances.
- Plastid: Contains chlorophyll for photosynthesis, converting sunlight into energy.
- Cytoskeleton: Provides structural support and facilitates cell movement.