Cell Organelles

Front

What is the rigid layer that surrounds the cell of plants and some other organisms such as fungi?

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Cell Wall

Front

Which organelle in the cells of plants captures energy from sunlight and converts it into a usable form for making food?

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Chloroplast

Front

What are the small grain-shaped organelles that produce proteins for the cell?

Back

Ribosomes

Front

What is the function of lysosomes in a cell?

Back

Lysosomes contain chemicals that break down large food particles into smaller ones that can be used by the rest of the cell.

Front

What are the rod-shaped organelles that convert energy in food molecules to energy the cell can use?

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Mitochondria

Front

What is the primary function of the cell wall?

Back

The cell wall provides structural support and protection to the cell.

Front

How do chloroplasts contribute to the process of photosynthesis?

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Chloroplasts capture sunlight and convert it into chemical energy through photosynthesis.

Front

What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are responsible for translating messenger RNA (mRNA) into proteins.

Front

What types of cells contain lysosomes?

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Lysosomes are found in animal cells and some plant cells.

Front

What is the significance of mitochondria in cellular respiration?

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, as they generate ATP through cellular respiration.