Protist Cell Diagram

Front

What is the cell boundary that controls what enters and leaves the cell?

Back

Cell membrane

Front

Which organelle digests cellular waste and merges with a food vacuole to digest food?

Back

Lysosome

Front

What converts the energy in food into usable energy for the cells?

Back

Mitochondrion

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Front

What organelle is responsible for making proteins?

Back

Ribosomes

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Front

What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

Back

The nucleus controls cell activities and contains genetic material.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Front

What is the role of chloroplasts in a cell?

Back

Chloroplasts convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Front

What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

Back

The endoplasmic reticulum synthesizes proteins and lipids.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Front

What is the purpose of the cell wall?

Back

The cell wall provides structure and protection to the cell.

Front

What is the jelly-like substance inside the cell called?

Back

Cytoplasm

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Front

What is the function of ribosomes?

Back

Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2