Cell Structure and Function

Front

Controls all cell activities

Back

Nucleus

Front

Site of RNA synthesis (makes ribosomes)

Back

Nucleolus

Front

Controls what enters and exits the nucleus

Back

Nuclear Envelope

Front

Synthesize (make) proteins

Back

Ribosomes

Front

Provides structure and protection to the outside of the cell

Back

Cell Wall

Front

Converts food energy (glucose) into cellular energy (ATP). Carries out cellular respiration.

Back

Mitochondrion

Front

Converts solar energy into chemical energy (glucose). Carries out photosynthesis.

Back

Chloroplast

Front

Digests and recycles molecules. Helps remove wastes.

Back

Lysosome

Front

Stores food, water, and wastes

Back

Vacuole

Front

Regulates what enters and exits the cell

Back

Plasma Membrane/Cell Membrane/Phospholipid Bilayer