Cell organelles and function

Front

What organelle allows plant cells to make their own food?

Back

Chloroplast

Front

Which organelle produces the energy a cell needs to carry out its functions?

Back

Mitochondria

Front

What controls what comes into and out of the cell?

Back

Cell membrane

Front

Which organelle is known as the control center of the cell?

Back

Nucleus

Front

What organelle uses chemicals to break down food and worn out cell parts?

Back

Lysosomes

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

Front

What is the role of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) in a cell?

Back

The ER is involved in the synthesis of proteins and lipids.

Front

What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

Back

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

Front

What is the function of vacuoles in plant cells?

Back

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

Front

What is the primary function of the cytoplasm?

Back

The cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance that fills the cell and holds organelles in place.