Biology 1st Semester Cell Parts

Front

What is the powerhouse of a cell?

Back

Mitochondria - It produces energy for the cell.

Front

What gives plants the structure they need to stand up tall?

Back

Cell Wall - It provides support and protection.

Front

Which organelle takes proteins and moves them to the Golgi apparatus?

Back

Rough ER - It is involved in protein synthesis and transport.

Front

What organelle absorbs energy from sunlight to make food?

Back

Chloroplasts - They are responsible for photosynthesis.

Front

Where can the DNA of a cell be found?

Back

Nucleus - It contains the genetic material.

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

It controls what enters and exits the cell.

Front

What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

Front

What is the function of the vacuole in plant cells?

Back

It stores nutrients and waste products.

Front

What is the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (Smooth ER) responsible for?

Back

It synthesizes lipids and detoxifies certain chemicals.

Front

What is the Golgi apparatus?

Back

It modifies, sorts, and packages proteins for secretion.