Cell Organelle Flashcard

Front

What organelle breaks down food into usable energy in a process called cellular respiration?

Back

Mitochondria

Front

What is the organelle found within the nucleus that is responsible for making ribosomes?

Back

Nucleolus

Front

What am I? I am an organelle that is involved in the synthesis of proteins and can be rough or smooth.

Back

Endoplasmic Reticulum

Front

What organelle is responsible for making proteins for the cell?

Back

Ribosome

Front

What is the large storage container found in plant cells?

Back

Central Vacuole

Front

What organelle contains enzymes that break down waste materials and cellular debris?

Back

Lysosome

Front

What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

Back

Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, converting sunlight into energy.

Front

What is the role of the cell membrane?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

Cytoplasm

Front

What structure surrounds and protects the nucleus?

Back

Nuclear Envelope