Cell Organelles

Front

What organelle is called the "powerhouse" of a cell?

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Mitochondria

Front

I store water in both plant and animal cells. What am I?

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Vacuole

Front

This organelle takes food and turns it into ENERGY for plant and animal cells.

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Mitochondria

Front

Which part of the cell is often called "the brain of the cell"?

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Nucleus

Front

Complex cell. Can be plant or animal. Contains membrane bound organelles.

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Eukaryotic Cell

Front

What is the function of the chloroplast?

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Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells.

Front

What is the role of the ribosome in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

Front

What organelle is responsible for breaking down waste in a cell?

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Lysosome

Front

What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

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The endoplasmic reticulum is involved in the synthesis of proteins and lipids.

Front

What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells do.