Cell Structure and Function Flashcard

Front

What is the basic structure of organisms?

Back

Cell

Front

Which part of the cell is a flexible layer that controls what comes in and out?

Back

Cell Membrane

Front

What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

Back

Contains DNA and controls cell activities

Front

Which organelle is responsible for breaking down food to produce energy?

Back

Mitochondria

Front

What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

Makes proteins

Front

Which part of a plant cell uses energy from the sun to create food?

Back

Chloroplast

Front

What is the function of the vacuole in a cell?

Back

Storage tank for water and materials

Front

What is the role of the endoplasmic reticulum in a cell?

Back

Transportation network for molecules

Front

What is the additional layer that surrounds the cell membrane in plant cells?

Back

Cell Wall

Front

What is the jelly-like substance that holds and protects the cell’s organelles?

Back

Cytoplasm