Cell Organelles: Living Environment

Front

What is the jellylike substance that contains many organelles in a cell?

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Cytoplasm

Front

What is the smallest unit of life that can carry out all life functions?

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The cell

Front

What organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?

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Ribosome

Front

What organelle acts as the trash collector or recycler in a cell?

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Lysosome

Front

Which organelle directs all cell activities through the DNA located there?

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Nucleus

Front

What is the function of the mitochondria in a cell?

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To produce energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.

Front

What is the role of the cell membrane?

Back

To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.

Front

What organelle is involved in the modification and packaging of proteins?

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Golgi Apparatus

Front

What is the function of vacuoles in plant cells?

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To store nutrients, waste products, and help maintain turgor pressure.

Front

What is the primary function of chloroplasts?

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To conduct photosynthesis and convert sunlight into energy.