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Organelles of Eukaryotic Cells

Below is a list of organelles that are commonly found in eukaryotic cells. Organelle Function The brains of the cell, the nucleus directs cell activities and Nucleus contains genetic material called chromosomes made of DNA. Mitochondria Make energy out of food Ribosomes Make protein Golgi Make, process and package Apparatus proteins Contains digestive enzymes to Lysosome help break food down Endoplasmic Called the "intracellular Reticulum highway" because it is for transporting all sorts of items

around the cell. Used for storage, vacuoles usually contain water or food. Vacuole (Are you are thirsty? Perhaps your vacuoles need some water!) Plant cells also have: Use sunlight to create food by Chloroplasts photosynthesis Cell Wall For support Last modified April 13, 2004 by Lisa Gardiner.

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