Cell Organelles and Function

Front

What organelle uses chemicals to break down food and worn out cell parts?

Back

Lysosomes

Front

Which organelle stores food, water, wastes, and other materials?

Back

Vacuole

Front

What do you call eukaryotic cells that do not have a cell wall and are only surrounded by a cell membrane?

Back

Animal Cells

Front

What is the function of the Endoplasmic Reticulum?

Back

It is involved in the synthesis of proteins and lipids.

Front

What organelle assembles amino acids to create proteins?

Back

Ribosomes

Front

What is the primary function of mitochondria?

Back

They produce energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.

Front

What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

Back

They conduct photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.

Front

What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

Back

It modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery.

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

It regulates what enters and exits the cell, providing protection and support.

Front

What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have them.