Cell Structures and Functions

Front

What is the jelly-like substance that fills the cell?

Back

Cytoplasm

Front

What is the site of protein synthesis in the cell?

Back

Ribosome

Front

Which organelle controls cellular activities and contains DNA?

Back

Nucleus

Front

What surrounds the cell and regulates what enters and exits?

Back

Cell membrane

Front

What is the site of cellular respiration that makes ATP energy?

Back

Mitochondria

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

Regulates what enters and exits the cell and facilitates cell communication.

Front

What is the role of ribosomes in the cell?

Back

They are responsible for protein synthesis.

Front

What is the function of the nucleus?

Back

Controls cellular activities and contains genetic material (DNA).

Front

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

Back

The cell membrane is flexible and regulates entry/exit, while the cell wall is rigid and provides structural support (found in plant cells).

Front

What is the function of mitochondria?

Back

They are the powerhouses of the cell, producing ATP through cellular respiration.