Cells and Organelles

Front

What is the double membrane that surrounds and protects the nucleus inside a cell?

Back

Nuclear membrane.

Front

What is the stiff layer outside the cell membrane in plant cells that provides support?

Back

Cell wall.

Front

What is the jelly-like material that fills the space between the cell membrane and the nucleus?

Back

Cytoplasm.

Front

What is the selectively permeable 'skin' of every cell that holds together all the parts within its cell?

Back

Cell membrane.

Front

What is the largest organelle within a cell that acts as the 'control center' and holds the DNA?

Back

Nucleus.

Front

What organelle is responsible for producing energy in the form of ATP?

Back

Mitochondria.

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

To synthesize proteins.

Front

What organelle is involved in packaging and distributing proteins?

Back

Golgi apparatus.

Front

What is the function of lysosomes in a cell?

Back

To break down waste materials and cellular debris.

Front

What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

Back

To conduct photosynthesis.