Cell Organelles and Functions

Front

What organelle breaks down (digests) worn out cell parts, mostly in animal cells?

Back

Lysosomes

Front

Which organelle takes sugar and turns it into ENERGY for plant and animal cells?

Back

Mitochondria

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

Back

Cell

Front

What is the outermost layer of an animal cell?

Back

Cell membrane

Front

Which organelle stores larger molecules and sometimes has ribosomes (which make proteins)?

Back

Endoplasmic Reticulum

Front

What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

Back

Chloroplasts convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

Front

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

Back

Cytoplasm

Front

What organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?

Back

Ribosomes

Front

What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

Back

The nucleus controls cell activities and contains genetic material.

Front

What structure surrounds and protects the cell?

Back

Cell membrane (in animal cells) or cell wall (in plant cells).