7.3 Cell organelles

Front

What provides support and structure in plants, algae, fungi, and prokaryotes?

Back

Cell wall

Front

What are sac-like structures for storage in cells?

Back

Vacuole

Front

What is known as the powerhouse of the cell, converting chemical energy stored in food into usable energy?

Back

Mitochondria

Front

Which organelle modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and other materials from the endoplasmic reticulum?

Back

Golgi apparatus

Front

What is a small organelle filled with digestive enzymes?

Back

Lysosome

Front

What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

Back

Chloroplasts convert sunlight into chemical energy through photosynthesis.

Front

What is the role of the cytoskeleton in a cell?

Back

The cytoskeleton provides structural support and helps in cell movement.

Front

What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?

Back

The ER synthesizes proteins and lipids and transports them within the cell.

Front

What is the difference between rough and smooth ER?

Back

Rough ER has ribosomes on its surface and is involved in protein synthesis, while smooth ER lacks ribosomes and is involved in lipid synthesis.

Front

What is the function of peroxisomes in a cell?

Back

Peroxisomes break down fatty acids and detoxify harmful substances.