Organelle Function Flashcard

Front

What controls all the activities of the cell?

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Nucleus

Front

What structure is absent in animal cells that is present in plant cells?

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Cell wall and chloroplasts

Front

What is the site of photosynthesis in plant cells?

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Chloroplast

Front

Which organelle is much larger in a plant cell compared to an animal cell?

Back

Vacuole

Front

What organelle is used for storage within the cell?

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Vacuole

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What is the function of the mitochondria?

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Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, generating energy through respiration.

Front

What is the role of the cell wall?

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The cell wall provides structure and protection to plant cells.

Front

What is cytoplasm?

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Cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance within the cell membrane that contains organelles.

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What is the function of lysosomes?

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

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What is the function of the Golgi body?

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The Golgi body modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery.