Cell Organelles

Front

What is the rigid layer that lies outside the cell membrane?

Back

Cell Wall

Front

What is the thick jelly-like solution that fills each cell and is enclosed by the cell membrane?

Back

Cytoplasm

Front

Who is credited with first discovering cells?

Back

Hooke

Front

What is the function of the vacuole in a cell?

Back

Sac that stores water, nutrients, and waste products

Front

Which part of the cell is often referred to as 'the brain of the cell'?

Back

Nucleus

Front

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

Back

To protect the cell and regulate what enters and leaves it.

Front

What organelle is responsible for energy production in the cell?

Back

Mitochondria

Front

What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

To synthesize proteins.

Front

What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

Back

To transport materials within the cell and synthesize proteins and lipids.

Front

What is the role of the Golgi apparatus?

Back

To modify, sort, and package proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.