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WorksheetsExploring Cell Organelles and Their Functions
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 16mins
I am the "waste removal expert" within a cell, removing unwanted material. Like a garbage man, I am a...
Waste Management
Nucleus
Ribosome
Lysosomes
What is the Function and Structure of the Vacuole?
Structure: Large, round sac that is filled with fluid
Function: Stores water, food, or waste materials for the cell
Structure: Bean- or peanut-shaped with internal membranes
Function: Gives support to the organelles within the cell
Which part of the cell is often called "the brain of the cell"?
nuclear membrane
endoplasmic reticulum
nucleus
mitochondria
What would the apple represent if this container represents a cell?
mitochondria
nucleus
vacuole
chloroplast
Which organelle packages material and sends them off in vesicles?
golgi
mitochondria
ER
lysosome
Which organelle is known as the "powerhouse of the cell" because it produces energy in the form of ATP?
Nucleus
Mitochondria
Ribosome
Golgi apparatus
Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?
Chloroplast
Lysosome
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Vacuole
What is the function of the ribosomes in a cell?
To store genetic information
To produce proteins
To break down waste materials
To transport materials within the cell
Which organelle is responsible for packaging and distributing proteins and lipids within the cell?
Nucleus
Mitochondria
Golgi apparatus
Lysosome
What is the primary function of the lysosomes in a cell?
To produce energy
To synthesize proteins
To digest and remove waste
To store water and nutrients
Match the following
Makes ATP (energy).
mitochondria
control center of the cell, contains DNA
nucleus
makes proteins
ribosomes
protects the cell and lets stuff in and out of cell, maintains homeostasis
cell membrane
converts sunlight into glucose (sugar) for the plant cell
chloroplast
POINT AT THE PLANT CELL
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Chloroplast: the site of photosynthesis in plant cells
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Cytoplasm: gel-like material that holds the cellular components in place
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Golgi body: processes and packages proteins and lipids for transport
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Nucleolus: makes ribosomes
Click on the part of the cell that breaks down worn out cell parts.
