Animal Cell Organelles

Front

In what organelle is the genetic material (DNA) found inside?

Back

Nucleus

Front

What organelle is called the "powerhouse" of a cell because it breaks down food and converts it to energy?

Back

Mitochondria

Front

This organelle stores water, nutrients, and waste products.

Back

Vacuole

Front

Where are proteins made?

Back

Ribosomes

Front

"Garbage collectors" of the cell that remove waste:

Cell Membrane

,

Centrioles

,

Lysosomes

,

Nucleus

Back

Lysosomes

Front

The "Post office" of the cell that packages proteins and fats and gets them ready for delivery.

Back

Golgi Bodies

Front

Which organelle is the command center for eukaryotic (plant and animal) cells?

Back

Nucleus

Front

What is the difference between a prokaryotic cell and a eukaryotic cell?

Back

Prokaryotes do not have a nucleus or organelles, but a eukaryotic cell does

Front

The outermost layer of a plant cell and animal cell is...

Back

Plant cell - cell wall; animal cell - cell membrane

Front

What is the jelly-like substance that keeps the organelles floating?

Back

Cytoplasm