Cell organelles:Structure and Function

Front

What controls what comes into and out of the cell?

Back

Cell membrane

Front

Which organelle uses enzymes to break down food and worn out cell parts?

Back

Lysosomes

Front

What is the name of the genetic material that is inside the nucleus?

Back

DNA

Front

Which organelle transports proteins throughout the cell?

Back

Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)

Front

Which organelle produces food through photosynthesis (ONLY IN PLANT CELLS)?

Back

Chloroplasts

Front

What is the function of the mitochondria?

Back

Produces energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.

Front

What is the role of ribosomes in the cell?

Back

Synthesize proteins.

Front

What is the function of the vacuole in plant cells?

Back

Stores nutrients and waste products; helps maintain turgor pressure.

Front

What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

Back

Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery.

Front

What is the function of the cytoplasm?

Back

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