Cell Organelles

Front

What is the fluid inside the cell that surrounds the organelles and gives the cell its shape?

Back

Cytoplasm

Front

What structure provides support and protection to plant cells?

Back

Cell wall

Front

What is the basic unit of life that all living things are made of?

Back

Cell

Front

In the analogy of a cell as a city, what role does the Golgi apparatus play?

Back

It acts as the post office of the cell by packaging and sorting proteins.

Front

What organelle captures energy from sunlight to produce food in plant cells?

Back

Chloroplast

Front

What is the function of the mitochondria in a cell?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

Front

What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) in a cell?

Back

The ER is involved in the synthesis of proteins and lipids.

Front

What is the difference between rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

Back

Rough ER has ribosomes on its surface and is involved in protein synthesis, while smooth ER lacks ribosomes and is involved in lipid synthesis.

Front

What is the role of lysosomes in a cell?

Back

Lysosomes contain enzymes that break down waste materials and cellular debris.