Organelles

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

Determines what goes in and out of a cell.

Front

What is the function of the cell wall?

Back

Provides a rigid structure and support for the cell.

Front

What is the function of the Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (Rough ER)?

Back

Makes transport proteins.

Front

What is the function of the nucleus?

Back

Control center for the cell and contains genetic information.

Front

What do vacuoles do for the cell?

Back

Stores materials like water.

Front

What is the function of mitochondria?

Back

Produces energy (ATP) for the cell.

Front

What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

Synthesize proteins.

Front

What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

Back

Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion.

Front

What is the function of lysosomes?

Back

Contains enzymes that break down waste materials and cellular debris.

Front

What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

Back

Conducts photosynthesis to convert solar energy into chemical energy.