Cells - Parts & Functions

What is the main function of ribosomes?

• synthesize proteins
  
• destroy worn out organelles
• produce DNA

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which of the following cell organelles surrounds the nuclear membrane?

• rough endoplasmic reticulum
• smooth endoplasmic reticulum
• the Golgi apparatus

Which organelles of a cell possess their own DNA?

• lysosomes and plasma membrane
• mitochondria and chloroplasts
• the Golgi apparatus and ribosomes

The organelle that is the control center of the cell.

• nucleus
• cell membrane
• ER
• ribosomes

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

The organelle that allows things in and out of the cell.  Also protects the cell.

• nucleus
• cell membrane
• ER
• ribosomes

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

The organelle that makes lipids, breaks down drugs and packages proteins.

• nucleus
• cell membrane
• ER
• ribosomes

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

The organelle that looks like small dots.  It makes proteins.  

• nucleus
• cell membrane
• ER
• ribosomes

The jelly-like fluid that supports the organelles in place. 

• nucleus
• cell membrane
• chloroplast
• cytoplasm

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

This organelle stores water and other materials.  It is larger in plant cells.

• vacuole
• cell wall
• chloroplast
• cytoplasm

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which organelle collects sunlight to make sugar during photosynthesis?

• Chloroplast
• Cell Wall
• Cell Membrane
• Vacuole