Cell Biology Flashcard

Front

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

Back

It controls what goes into and out of the cell.

Front

Which organelle is responsible for producing energy in the cell?

Back

Mitochondria

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in the cell?

Back

They make proteins for the cell.

Front

What surrounds the nucleus in a cell?

Back

Nuclear membrane

Front

What is the primary function of a lysosome?

Back

It breaks down protein and recycles cellular material.

Front

What is the role of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?

Back

It produces protein when ribosomes are attached to it and transports protein.

Front

What is the function of the cytoplasm in a cell?

Back

It is the jelly-like substance inside the cell membrane that contains all the organelles.

Front

What is the function of the nucleoplasm?

Back

It is the substance that makes up the nucleus.

Front

Which organelle is responsible for packaging protein and producing lysosomes?

Back

Golgi apparatus

Front

What is the primary function of a vacuole?

Back

It stores water.