Sequesters cytoplasmic material and organelles for degradation
All Eukaryotes
Sorting and modification of proteins
All Eukaryotes
Production of energy (ATP)
Most Eukaryotes
Production of ribosomes
Most Eukaryotes
Converts fats into sugars
Plants, few Fungi
Pigment storage
Plants
Storage/transport of materials in the cell
All Eukaryotes
Synthesis of lipids and steroids
All Eukaryotes
Muscle contraction
Animals
Translation of RNA into proteins
Eukaryotes, Prokaryotes
Translation of proteins secreted out of the cell
All Eukaryotes
Storage, homeostasis
All Eukaryotes
Function
Organisms
Provides magnetic orientation
Magnetotactic bacteria
Produce hydrogen and energy (ATP)
Few unicellular Eukaryotes
Forms mitotic spindle
Animals
Metabolism of fatty acids and detoxification
All Eukaryotes
Digest worn-out organelles, food, etc.
Most Eukaryotes
Transcription of DNA into RNA
All Eukaryotes
Helps spermatozoa fuse with ovum
Many Eukaryotes
Biosynthesis, including fatty acids
Plants
Lipid storage
Plants
Protein storage
Plants
Conducts carbon fixation
Some bacteria
Pigment storage
Animals
Starch storage
Plants
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