8.2-Cell Organelles 24-25

Front

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

Back

Nucleus

Front

What structure controls what comes into and out of the cell?

Back

Cell membrane

Front

What is the main function of mitochondria?

Back

Mitochondria break down energy from food.

Front

What is the main function of chloroplasts?

Back

Chloroplasts produce energy from sunlight.

Front

What organelle receives proteins and materials from the ER, packages them, and distributes them?

Back

Golgi bodies

Front

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

Back

Vacuole

Front

What is the difference between mitochondria and chloroplasts?

Back

Mitochondria break down energy from food, while chloroplasts produce energy from sunlight.

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in the cell?

Back

Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

Front

What is the role of the cell membrane in a cell?

Back

The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

Front

What is cytoplasm?

Back

Cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance within the cell membrane that contains organelles.