Cells, Cells, Cells Review

Front

What is found ONLY in plant cells and gives the cell its stiff and rigid shape?

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Cell wall

Front

Which organelle converts sunlight into energy?

Back

Chloroplasts

Front

What do we call a group of organs that work together to perform a particular function?

Back

Organ system

Front

What term describes an organism consisting of many cells?

Back

Multicellular

Front

What discovery made it possible to see cells?

Back

Microscope

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

A protective layer that covers the cell's surface and acts as a barrier, allowing things in and out of the cell.

Front

What organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

Back

Mitochondria

Front

What is the jelly-like substance inside the cell called?

Back

Cytoplasm

Front

What is the function of vacuoles in plant cells?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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To synthesize proteins.