Cell Organelles

Front

What organelle breaks down food into energy that the cell can use in a process called cellular respiration?

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Mitochondria

Front

What are spherical vesicles containing hydrolytic enzymes that help in digestion within the cell?

Back

Lysosomes

Front

Which organelle receives proteins and materials from the endoplasmic reticulum, packages them, and distributes them?

Back

Golgi apparatus

Front

Where is the cell membrane located in relation to the cell wall of a plant cell?

Back

Underneath the cell wall of a plant cell.

Front

What organelle captures energy from sunlight and uses it to produce food in plant cells?

Back

Chloroplast

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

Front

What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

Back

The nucleus contains the cell's genetic material and controls its activities.

Front

What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?

Back

The ER is involved in the synthesis of proteins and lipids.

Front

What is the function of the cell wall in plant cells?

Back

The cell wall provides structure and protection to the plant cell.

Front

What is the cytoskeleton and its role in the cell?

Back

The cytoskeleton provides structural support and helps in cell movement.