Cell Structure and Function (Organelles)

What is the function of the cell wall?

• Protects and supports the cell

• Moves materials in and out of the cell

• Pads and supports organelles inside the cell

• The boss of the cell

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What is the function of the cell membrane/plasma membrane?

• Protects and Supports the cell

• Moves materials in and out of the cell, gate keepers

• Densely packed ball shaped structure

• Contains genetic material

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What is the function of the cytoplasm?

• Contains genetic material

• Tubular system of tunnels throughout the cell

• Pads and supports organelles inside the cell.

• Small dots found on the E.R.

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What is the function of the nucleus?

• Boss of the cell

• Supplies the energy or ATP for the cell

• Large open storage area

• Digests old cell parts

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What is the function of the Endoplasmic Reticulum (E.R.)?

• The boss of the cell.

• Captures light and uses it for photosynthesis.

• Transports material around the cell.

• Storage tank for food.

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What is the function of a ribosome?

• Small dots found on the E.R.

• Creates the energy for the cell.

• Digests old cell parts.

• Makes proteins

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What is the function of the Mitochondria?

• The energy maker of the cell.

• A bean shaped organelle.

• Storage tank for food, water, or waste.

• Captures light and uses it for photosynthesis

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What is the function of the vacuole?

• Storage tank for food, water, and waste.

• Packages and secretes proteins for use inside and outside the cell

• Digests older cell parts

• Transports materials around the cell

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What is the function of the chloroplast?

• The powerhouse of the cell

• Storage tank for food, water, and waste

• Pads and supports organelles within the cell

• Captures light and uses it in photosynthesis to make energy

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What is the function of the golgi body/golgi apparatus/golgi complex?

• Packages and secretes proteins for use in and out of the cell

• The powerhouse of the cell

• Digests old cell parts

• The boss of the cell that holds all instructions for structure and function

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