Has a cell membrane; with pores; that regulates substances entering and leaving the cell;
Cytoplasm; contain sugars and salts; for maintaining its osmotic pressure; also has a liquid medium; for all biochemical reactions;
Nucleus; contain chromosomes having hereditary material; and controls all the activities of the cell;
Ribosomes; are sites for protein synthesis;
Golgi bodies/apparatus; for secretion of hormones and enzymes; formation of lysosomes;
Lysosomes; contain lytic enzymes for breaking down worn-out organelles;
Secretory vesicles; formed from golgi apparatus for secreting substances;
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum; synthesizes and transports lipids;
Rough endoplasmic reticulum; transport proteins;
Nucleolus; controls the activities of the nucleus; produces ribosomes;
Mitochondria; form sites for energy production;
Centrioles; formation of cilia and flagella; forms spindle fibres used in cell division;
Plant sap vacuoles; store salts and other dissolved substances; controls osmotic pressure and turgidity of cells;
Food vacuoles involved in digestion of engulfed food;
Chloroplasts; form sites for photosynthesis in plant cells; Max. 20 mks
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