Parts of a Cell

Front

What organelle takes sunlight and turns it into food?

Back

Chloroplast

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Front

What are small granules that help the cell make proteins?

Back

Ribosomes

Front

Which organelle is the command center for eukaryotic cells and is referred to as the 'brain'?

Back

Nucleus

Front

What organelle packages proteins for delivery?

Back

Golgi apparatus

Front

What is the jelly-like fluid inside of the cell that holds the organelles in place?

Back

Cytoplasm

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

It controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Front

What is the role of mitochondria in the cell?

Back

They are the powerhouse of the cell, generating energy through respiration.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Front

What is the function of lysosomes?

Back

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

Front

What is the purpose of the cell wall in plant cells?

Back

It provides structure and protection to the cell.

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

They are responsible for protein synthesis.