Cell Organelles Review Flashcard

Front

Which of the following cell organelles is this?

cytoplasm

,

mitochondria

,

cell wall

Back

cytoplasm

Front

I am known as the gate of the cell. I control what goes in and out of the cell. Who am I?

Back

cell membrane

Front

I am the control center of the cell, I also contain the genetic information of the cell. Who am I?

Back

nucleus

Front

I am the small, dark area in the nucleus where ribosomes are made. Who am I?

Back

nucleolus

Front

I am the skeleton and muscle of the cell. I provide shape, structure, and support. Who am I?

Back

cytoskeleton

Front

I am known as the highway of the cell. I am called "ER" for short. Who am I?

Back

endoplasmic reticulum

Front

I am the site of protein synthesis, I can be found attached to rough ER or floating freely in the cytoplasm. Who am I?

Back

ribosomes

Front

I am known as the post office of the cell. I package, modify, and store proteins. Who am I?

Back

golgi apparatus

Front

I am known as the garbage disposal of the cell. I can help break down food, waste, or old organelles. Who am I?

Back

lysosomes

Front

I am known as the powerhouse of the cell. I provide the cell with energy. Who am I?

Back

mitochondria