7th Grade Life Science Cell Organelle

Front

What organelle creates energy for some cells using sunlight?

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Chloroplast

Front

Which organelle controls the cell’s activities and contains DNA?

Back

Nucleus

Front

What structure makes protein for the cell?

Back

Ribosome

Front

What is the structure that stores water and other substances in plant cells?

Back

Central Vacuole

Front

Which organelle is responsible for creating ribosomes?

Back

Nucleolus

Front

What is the function of the mitochondria?

Back

Produces energy (ATP) for the cell through cellular respiration.

Front

What is the role of the endoplasmic reticulum (E.R.)?

Back

Synthesizes proteins and lipids; transports materials within the cell.

Front

What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

Back

Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery.

Front

What is the cell membrane?

Back

A protective barrier that regulates what enters and leaves the cell.

Front

What is the function of ribosomes?

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They are the sites of protein synthesis.