Cell Organelles and Their Functions

Front

What is the jelly-like liquid that helps provide support for the organelles in a cell?

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Cytoplasm

Front

Which organelle provides communication between the nucleus and cytoplasm, and packages and moves materials around the cell?

Back

Golgi Apparatus

Front

What is the structure in the cell that contains genetic material?

Back

Nucleus

Front

Where does photosynthesis take place in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts

Front

What are the structures that produce proteins needed for survival in a cell?

Back

Ribosomes

Front

What is the function of lysosomes in a cell?

Back

Digestive enzymes that break down waste materials and cellular debris.

Front

What is the role of the mitochondria in a cell?

Back

Powerhouse of the cell; produces energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

Controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

Front

What is the function of the nucleolus?

Back

Produces ribosomes within the nucleus.

Front

What is the role of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) in a cell?

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Synthesizes proteins (rough ER) and lipids (smooth ER), and transports materials.