Cell Structures

Front

What organelle takes food and turns it into ENERGY for plant and animal cells?

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Mitochondria

Front

What is the package of enzymes that breaks down lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins for the cell?

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Lysosome

Front

Which cell part is known as the 'post office' of the cell, packaging materials to be secreted?

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Golgi body

Front

What organelle stores water in both plant and animal cells?

Back

Vacuole

Front

What is the gel-like substance that holds all organelles in place?

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Cytoplasm

Front

What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

Back

Chloroplasts convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

Front

What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

Back

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

Front

What are ribosomes responsible for in a cell?

Back

Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

The cell membrane controls what enters and exits the cell.

Front

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

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The cell wall provides structure and support to the plant cell.