Anatomy of a Cell Review

Front

What is the selectively permeable organelle that allows things to enter and exit the cell?

Back

Cell membrane

Front

What provides support and rigidity to plant cells, allowing them to stand upright?

Back

Cell wall

Front

Which organelle contains the genetic material (DNA) and acts as the control center of the cell?

Back

Nucleus

Front

What is any structure inside a cell that performs a specialized function called?

Back

Organelle

Front

What do animal cells lack that plant cells have, specifically referring to two structures?

Back

Cell wall and chloroplasts

Front

What is the jelly-like substance inside a cell where organelles are found?

Back

Cytoplasm

Front

Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell, producing energy?

Back

Mitochondrion

Front

What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

Back

Photosynthesis

Front

What is the outermost layer of a plant cell called?

Back

Cell wall

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

Regulates what enters and exits the cell.