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Organelle Functions
Here's what every organelle can do:
Ribosome - Makes protein for the cell
Nucleus - The control center of the cell
Nucleolus - mRNA synthesis
Lysosome - Waste breakdown function
Vacuole - Nutrient storage function
Mitochondria - Energy production site
Cell membrane - Regulation of entry
Cell wall - Structural protection
Vesicles - Single - membrane compartments storages and transportation of materials
Flagelleum - Performs sensory or locomotion tasks.
Peroxisome - Breaks down hydrogen peroxide
Proteasome - Degrades unnecessary proteins
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