Cell Organelles

Front

What is the gel-like substance that supports organelles and where many chemical reactions occur?

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Cytoplasm

Front

What organelle is known as the 'powerhouse' of the cell that breaks down sugar to produce energy?

Back

Mitochondria

Front

Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

Back

Chloroplasts

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

It protects the cell and controls what enters and exits.

Front

What are centrioles and what is their role in the cell?

Back

Centrioles are involved in cell division and help in the formation of spindle fibers.

Front

What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

Back

It modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

Front

What is the role of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) in the cell?

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

Front

What is the function of lysosomes?

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Lysosomes contain enzymes that break down waste materials and cellular debris.

Front

What is the purpose of the vacuole in plant cells?

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Vacuoles store nutrients, waste products, and help maintain turgor pressure.

Front

What is the nucleus and what is its function?

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The nucleus is the control center of the cell that contains genetic material (DNA).