Animal and Plant Cell Organelles

The part of a plant cell which contains chlorophyll. This absorbs light, allowing

the plant to carry out photosynthesis.

• cell membrane

• ribosomes

• chloroplasts

• nucleus

A barrier around the cytoplasm which controls the movement of substances into and out of the cell.

• nucleus

• cell membrane

• cell wall

• cytoplasm

Contains genetic material and controls the activities of the cell.

• ribosomes

• mitochondria

• cell wall

• nucleus

The part of the cell which produces proteins

• nucleus

• ribosomes

• vacuole

• cytoplasm

A rigid structure that strengthens the cell and provides support.

• cell membrane

• cell wall

• nucleus

• chloroplast

This part of the cell releases energy

• chloroplasts

• mitochondria

• ribosomes

• vacuoles

Contains cell sap, which keeps the cell firm.

• mitochondria

• vacuole

• cell wall

• cytoplasm

The jelly-like substance inside the cell where most chemical reactions occur.

• cytoplasm

• mitochondria

• vacuole

• chloroplast

What is this organelle?

• cytoplasm

• nucleus

• vacuole

• cell membrane

What is this organelle?

• nucleus

• cytoplasm

• cell membrane

• vacuole