Cell Structure and Function

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This organelle is a rigid outer layer that protects plant cells.

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Cell Wall

Front

This organelle controls what goes in and out of plant and animal cells.

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Cell Membrane

Front

What stores food, water, wastes, and other materials in both plant and animal cells?

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Vacuole

Front

This fluid in the cell is where the organelles are found. It contains water and chemicals the cell needs.

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Cytoplasm

Front

These organelles convert the energy in food molecules to a form the cell can use.

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Mitochondria

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These tiny cell structures assemble protein molecules from amino acids.

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Ribosomes

Front

What is the function of the lysosome?

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site of digestive enzymes

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What is the function of the mitochondria?

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site of ATP (energy) production

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What is the function of the ribosome?

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site of protein production

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What is the function of the Golgi body?

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to package and ship cellular materials