Parts of the Cell

Front

What is the cell membrane?

Back

The cell membrane is a thin, flexible barrier that surrounds the cell forming a boundary around the cell.

Front

What is the nucleus of a cell?

Back

The nucleus is the control center of the cell.

Front

Describe the structure of the cytoplasm.

Back

The cytoplasm is a gel-like substance that fills the cell and is enclosed by the cell membrane.

Front

What is the function of the cytoplasm?

Back

The function of the cytoplasm is to transport substances within the cell.

Front

What are organelles?

Back

Specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions.

Front

What do centrioles do?

Back

Centrioles are involved in cell division.

Front

What is the golgi apparatus?

Back

A cellular organelle responsible for processing, packaging, and distributing substances to be sent out of the cell.

Front

What do ribosomes do?

Back

Protein synthesis

Front

What is a vacuole?

Back

A vacuole is a space within a cell that is empty of cytoplasm.

Front

What do lysosomes do?

Back

Lysosomes contain enzymes used to break down food and other substances.