LESSON FLASHCARD - Looking Inside Cells

Front

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

Back

Cell wall

Front

Where are proteins made in a cell?

Back

Ribosomes

Front

What are the thin, thread-like structures found in the nucleus of a cell?

Back

Chromatin

Front

What is the large oval structure in a cell that contains the cell's genetic material?

Back

Nucleus

Front

Which structure is found in plant cells but not in animal cells?

Back

Cell wall

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

It controls what enters and leaves the cell.

Front

What is the jelly-like substance inside a cell called?

Back

Cytoplasm

Front

What organelle is responsible for energy production in a cell?

Back

Mitochondria

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

They are responsible for protein synthesis.

Front

What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

Back

It controls the cell's activities and contains genetic material.