Cell Organelle Functions Flashcards
1
Q
Nucleus
A
Contains DNA, control centre
2
Q
Nucleolus
A
Produces cell ribosomes
3
Q
Cytoplasm
A
Holds organelles in place, interior area of the cell
4
Q
Vesicles
A
Ships materials around the cell
5
Q
Cell membrane
A
Protects the cell, controls what enters & exits the cell
6
Q
Mitochondria
A
Generates chemical energy
7
Q
Ribosome
A
Creates protein
8
Q
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
A
Produces lipids
9
Q
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
A
Produces and sends proteins
10
Q
Golgi Apparatus
A
Sorts proteins
11
Q
Lysosome
A
Breaks down unwanted materials
12
Q
Vacuole
A
Stores water
13
Q
Cell wall
A
Protects the cell
14
Q
Chloroplast
A
Transfers sunlight into chemical energy
15
Q
Centrioles
A
Helps with mitosis
