Cell Organelles and Their Functions

Front

What is the jelly-like liquid that helps provide support for the organelles in a cell?

Back

Cytoplasm

Front

Which organelle stores extra material such as food, water, and waste, and is much larger in a plant cell than in an animal cell?

Back

Vacuole

Front

What are the structures that produce the proteins needed for survival in a cell?

Back

Ribosomes

Front

Which cell organelle is responsible for photosynthesis?

Back

Chloroplasts

Front

What is the control center of the cell that contains genetic material?

Back

Nucleus

Front

What is the function of lysosomes in a cell?

Back

They contain digestive enzymes to break down waste materials and cellular debris.

Front

What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

Back

They are known as the powerhouse of the cell, producing energy through cellular respiration.

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

It regulates what enters and exits the cell, providing protection and support.

Front

What is the rigid outer layer that provides structure and protection to plant cells?

Back

Cell Wall

Front

What is the function of the nucleolus within the nucleus?

Back

It is responsible for producing ribosomes.