Parts of the Cell

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What is the function of the vacuole in a cell?

Back

The vacuole stores food, water, and waste in a cell.

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Which organelle is responsible for creating energy in the cell?

Back

The mitochondria create energy for the cell.

Front

What regulates what enters and leaves the cell?

Back

The cell membrane regulates what enters and leaves the cell.

Front

What is the role of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

Back

The smooth endoplasmic reticulum creates lipids.

Front

What provides structure to the cell?

Back

The cytoskeleton gives the cell its structure.

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

Front

What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

Back

The nucleus controls the cell's activities and contains its genetic material.

Front

What is cytoplasm?

Back

Cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance that fills the cell and holds organelles.

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

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

Front

What do Golgi bodies do?

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Golgi bodies modify, sort, and package proteins and lipids for secretion or use within the cell.