Organelles Practice

Front

Which organelle stores food, waste, and other materials?

Back

Vacuoles are organelles that store food, waste, and other materials in a cell.

Front

What is the rigid outer layer of a plant cell called?

Back

The cell wall is the rigid outer layer that provides structure and protection to plant cells.

Front

Which organelle is found inside the nucleus and produces ribosomes?

Back

The nucleolus is the organelle located inside the nucleus that is responsible for producing ribosomes.

Front

What organelle assembles amino acids to create proteins?

Back

Ribosomes are the organelles that assemble amino acids to form proteins.

Front

What is the center of the cell that contains DNA?

Back

The nucleus is the central organelle of a cell that contains the cell's DNA.

Front

What is the function of the cytoplasm?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of the chloroplast in plant cells?

Back

Chloroplasts are organelles that conduct photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.

Front

What is the function of lysosomes?

Back

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

Front

What is the function of the Golgi body?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between the cell membrane and the cell wall?

Back

The cell membrane is a flexible barrier that controls what enters and leaves the cell, while the cell wall is a rigid structure that provides support and protection.