Looking Inside Cells

Front

What is the rigid supporting layer that surrounds a plant cell called?

Back

cell wall

Front

Identify the structure that is a maze of passageways and produces many substances for cells.

Back

endoplasmic reticulum

Front

What is the tiny, grain-shaped organelle free-floating in the cytoplasm or found attached to the endoplasmic reticulum of a cell that makes proteins?

Back

ribosome

Front

What is the genetic material found inside the nucleus of a cell called? We can also refer to it as chromatin or chromosomes.

Back

DNA

Front

What is the correct order of the levels of organization found in an organism?

Back

cell -> tissue -> organ -> organ system

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

Front

What organelle is responsible for energy production in the cell?

Back

mitochondria

Front

What is the jelly-like substance inside the cell where organelles are suspended?

Back

cytoplasm

Front

What structure contains the cell's genetic material and controls cellular activities?

Back

nucleus

Front

What is the function of lysosomes in a cell?

Back

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