Plant and Animal Cell Organelles

Front

What is the control center of a cell that directs all activities?

Back

Nucleus

Front

What is the thick, clear, gel-like fluid that fills the region between the cell membrane and the nucleus?

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Cytoplasm

Front

What organelle captures energy from sunlight to make food in plants?

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Chloroplast

Front

What organelle controls what enters and exits all cells?

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Cell Membrane

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

Front

What is the role of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?

Back

The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

Front

What is the function of mitochondria in a cell?

Back

Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, generating ATP through cellular respiration.

Front

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

Back

The cell wall provides structure and protection to plant cells.

Front

What is the function of lysosomes in a cell?

Back

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

Front

What is the endoplasmic reticulum (E.R.) responsible for?

Back

The E.R. is involved in the synthesis of proteins and lipids.