Cell Organelles

Front

Which organelle produces proteins?

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Ribosomes

Front

Which cell parts are not present in animal cells?

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Cell wall & chloroplasts

Front

The organelle that converts the chemical energy stored in food molecules into compounds that are more convenient for the cell to use:

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Mitochondrion

Front

What tool do you use to view the cells?

Back

Microscope

Front

Robert Hooke, Anton van Leeuwenhoek, Theodor Schwann, Rudolf Virchow, and Matthias Schliden were all responsible for what theory?

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The Cell Theory

Front

What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus controls cell activities and contains genetic material.

Front

What is the role of lysosomes in a cell?

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

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane regulates what enters and leaves the cell.

Front

What is the primary function of chloroplasts?

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Chloroplasts conduct photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.

Front

What is the function of the vacuole in plant cells?

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Vacuoles store nutrients, waste products, and help maintain turgor pressure.