Cell Organelles

The brain or "control center" of the cell. 

• Mitochondria
• Cell Membrane
• Cytoplasm
• Nucleus

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The "power plant" of the cell that produces energy. 

• Mitochondria
• Cytoplasm
• Centrioles
• Lysosomes

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Protective outermost layer of the cell: 

• Cell Membrane
• Nucleus
• Chromatin
• Microtubules 

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In what organelle is the genetic material found inside?

• cell membrane

• chloroplast

• nucleus

• ribosome

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What is the function of a chloroplast?

• makes proteins for animal cells

• allows materials in and out of the cell

• provides structure and support

• absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis

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What is the structure that contains DNA and directs the cell?

• endoplasmic reticulum

• central vacuole

• cell wall

• nucleus

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Selectively permeable barrier that controls what enters and leaves the cell.

• cell membrane
• cell wall
• cytoskeleton
• rough ER

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Site of photosynthesis.  Gives plants their green color.

• mitochondria
• ribosome
• chloroplast
• nucleus

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Which 2 organelles are only found in plant cells?

• chloroplast and mitochondria
• chloroplast and cell membrane
• mitochondria and cell wall
• chloroplast and cell wall

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What is found in both plant and animal cells but is much larger in plant cells?

• Nucleus
• Mitochondrion
• Chloroplast
• Vacuole