Cell Organelles

Front

What is the fluid that fills the space in the cell and holds all the organelles?

Back

Cytoplasm

Front

What is the function of a chloroplast?

Back

Absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis.

Front

What structure provides support and protection to plant cells?

Back

Cell wall.

Front

What is the function of the central vacuole in plant cells?

Back

Stores water, nutrients, and waste products.

Front

What organelle helps move proteins and other substances within the cell?

Back

Endoplasmic Reticulum (rough and smooth).

Front

Who was the scientist that first named the cell after observing cork?

Back

Robert Hooke.

Front

What is the powerhouse of the cell that produces energy?

Back

Mitochondria.

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

Makes proteins.

Front

What is the role of the cell membrane?

Back

Controls what enters and leaves the cell.

Front

What organelle is responsible for packaging and distributing proteins?

Back

Golgi apparatus.