Organelle | Function | Key Characteristics |
---|---|---|
Lysosome | Cellular waste disposal | Contains enzymes, breaks down debris |
Endoplasmic Reticulum | Membrane network | Rough ER: Protein synthesis. Smooth ER: Lipid synthesis, detoxification. |
Golgi Apparatus | Protein and lipid processing | Composed of stacked cisternae |
Nucleus | Genetic control center | Contains DNA, regulates gene expression |
Heterochromatin | DNA organization | Tightly packed, inactive genes |