Cell Parts (for EP)

Front

What directs all the activities of the cell?

Back

The nucleus directs all the activities of the cell.

Front

What surrounds plant cells as an extra layer of protection?

Back

The cell wall surrounds plant cells as an extra layer of protection.

Front

Which cell part puts together amino acids to make proteins?

Back

Ribosomes put together amino acids to make proteins.

Front

What structure finishes, packages, and distributes proteins and other materials throughout the cell?

Back

The Golgi apparatus finishes, packages, and distributes proteins and other materials throughout the cell.

Front

Which organelle modifies proteins and then ships them to be finished?

Back

The rough endoplasmic reticulum modifies proteins and then ships them to be finished.

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

The cell membrane controls what enters and exits the cell, providing protection and support.

Front

What is the role of mitochondria in the cell?

Back

Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, generating energy through cellular respiration.

Front

What is cytoplasm?

Back

Cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance within the cell membrane that contains organelles.

Front

What is the function of lysosomes?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?

Back

The rough endoplasmic reticulum is involved in the synthesis and processing of proteins.