Protist Cell Diagram

Front

What organelle converts the energy in food into usable energy for the cells?

Back

Mitochondrion

Front

What organelle is responsible for making proteins?

Back

Ribosomes

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

Back

Cell

Front

What is the jelly-like substance inside a cell called?

Back

Cytoplasm

Front

What structure surrounds and protects the cell?

Back

Cell membrane

Front

What organelle contains chlorophyll and is involved in photosynthesis?

Back

Chloroplasts

Front

What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

Back

It helps in the synthesis of proteins and lipids.

Front

What organelle is responsible for breaking down waste in the cell?

Back

Lysosome

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

They synthesize proteins.

Front

What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

Back

It contains the cell's genetic material and controls its activities.