Cell Organelles

Front

What is the control center of the cell?

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Nucleus

Front

What is the basic unit of structure and function in living things?

Back

Cell

Front

What surrounds the plant cell and maintains its shape and structure?

Back

Cell wall

Front

What houses gel-like fluids that support cell organelles?

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Cytoplasm

Front

What is known as the 'powerhouse' of the cell?

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Mitochondria

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

Front

What is the role of the cell membrane?

Back

The cell membrane controls what enters and exits the cell.

Front

What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum (E.R.)?

Back

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

Front

What do Golgi bodies do in a cell?

Back

Golgi bodies modify, sort, and package proteins and lipids for secretion.

Front

What is the function of lysosomes?

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