Cell Organelles

Front

What is the control center of the cell that contains nearly all of the cell’s DNA?

Back

Nucleus

Front

Which organelle is responsible for assembling proteins in the cytoplasm?

Back

Ribosome

Front

What organelles store materials like water, salts, proteins, and carbohydrates?

Back

Vacuoles and Vesicles

Front

Which organelle breaks down lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins into small molecules?

Back

Lysosome

Front

What organelle captures energy from sunlight and converts it into chemical energy during photosynthesis?

Back

Chloroplast

Front

What is the function of the mitochondrion in a cell?

Back

It converts chemical energy from food into ATP, the energy currency of the cell.

Front

What is the role of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?

Back

It modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

Front

What is the function of lysosomes?

Back

They contain enzymes that digest macromolecules, old cell parts, and microorganisms.

Front

What is the primary function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?

Back

It is involved in the synthesis of proteins that are secreted from the cell or incorporated into the cell's plasma membrane.

Front

What is the role of vacuoles in plant cells?

Back

They store nutrients and waste products, help maintain turgor pressure, and can contain pigments.