Cell Organelles

Stores extra food and water for the cell; larger in plant cells

• cell wall

• chloroplast

• nucleus

• vacuole

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Contains a eukaryotic cell's chromosomes (DNA); directs all cell activities

• cell wall

• chloroplast

• nucleus

• vacuole

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Converts radiant energy into glucose through the process of photosynthesis

• cell wall

• chloroplast

• nucleus

• vacuole

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Stiff outer barrier of a plant cell that provides structural support for a plant

• cell wall

• chloroplast

• nucleus

• vacuole

Thin, porous boundary of the cell; controls what enters and exits the cell

• cell membrane

• mitochondrion

• cytoplasm

• chromosomes

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

converts energy from food into useable ATP

• cell membrane

• mitochondrion

• cytoplasm

• chromosomes

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Aqueous, gel-like solution that holds all other organelles in place

• cell membrane

• mitochondrion

• cytoplasm

• chromosomes

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Located in the nucleus; contain genetic material (DNA) that governs traits of individuals

• cell membrane

• mitochondrion

• cytoplasm

• chromosomes

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Which has the most control over a cell's function?

• chloroplasts

• nucleus

• ribosomes

• vacuole

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

In animal cells, which organelle is used for storing water?

• chloroplasts

• nucleus

• ribosomes

• vacuole

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2