Cell organelles:Structure and Function

Front

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

Back

Lysosomes

Front

In which cellular organelle do amino acids link together by peptide bonds to form proteins?

Back

Ribosomes

Front

What is the control center of the cell that contains DNA?

Back

Nucleus

Front

What is the name of the genetic material that is inside the nucleus?

Back

DNA

Front

Which organelle is known as the control center of the cell?

Back

Nucleus

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

Front

What is the primary function of mitochondria?

Back

Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, generating ATP through cellular respiration.

Front

What is the role of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?

Back

The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

Front

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

Back

The ER is involved in the synthesis of proteins (rough ER) and lipids (smooth ER), as well as detoxification.

Front

What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.