Cell Structure and Function

Cell Structure and Function
Match the following organelles to their descriptions
cell wall

2. endoplasmic reticulum
3. ribosome
4. central vacuole
5. cell membrane
6. chloroplasts
7. nucleus
8. Golgi apparatus
9. Cytoplasm
10. lysosomes
11. mitochondria
12. cytoskeleton
    A. an organelle that produces ATP
    B. cell interior
    C. in plants, organelles that use light to make organic compounds.
    D. the cell’s packaging and distribution center
    E. Controls all functions of cells and stores DNA
    F. encloses and regulates what enters and leaves the cell
    G. small organelles that contain the cell’s digestive enzymes
    H. Site of protein synthesis
13. in plant cells, a large, membrane-bound sac that stores water, nutrients, or other substances
    J. Fibers that give structure to the cell
    K. Supports and maintains shape of plant cells
    L. system of internal membranes that move proteins and

The Correct Answer and Explanation is :

Here is the matching of organelles with their respective descriptions:

1. Cell wall – K. Supports and maintains the shape of plant cells
   The cell wall provides structural support and protection for plant cells, as well as helps maintain the cell’s shape.
2. Endoplasmic reticulum – L. System of internal membranes that move proteins and lipids
   The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is a network of membranes involved in the synthesis, folding, modification, and transport of proteins and lipids.
3. Ribosome – H. Site of protein synthesis
   Ribosomes are responsible for assembling amino acids into proteins, which are essential for cell function.
4. Central vacuole – 1. In plant cells, a large, membrane-bound sac that stores water, nutrients, or other substances
   The central vacuole is a large organelle in plant cells that stores water, nutrients, and other substances, playing a key role in maintaining cell turgor pressure.
5. Cell membrane – F. Encloses and regulates what enters and leaves the cell
   The cell membrane is a selective barrier that controls the movement of substances into and out of the cell, maintaining homeostasis.
6. Chloroplasts – C. In plants, organelles that use light to make organic compounds
   Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll and are responsible for photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.
7. Nucleus – E. Controls all functions of cells and stores DNA
   The nucleus houses the cell’s genetic material (DNA) and regulates cell activities, such as growth, metabolism, and reproduction.
8. Golgi apparatus – D. The cell’s packaging and distribution center
   The Golgi apparatus processes and packages proteins and lipids into vesicles for transport within or outside the cell.
9. Cytoplasm – B. Cell interior
   The cytoplasm is the gel-like substance inside the cell that contains the organelles and is the site of many biochemical reactions.
10. Lysosomes – G. Small organelles that contain the cell’s digestive enzymes
    Lysosomes break down waste materials and cellular debris using digestive enzymes, playing a role in cellular maintenance and cleanup.
11. Mitochondria – A. An organelle that produces ATP
    Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, converting energy from food into ATP, which the cell uses as energy.
12. Cytoskeleton – J. Fibers that give structure to the cell
    The cytoskeleton provides the cell with structural support, shape, and facilitates movement of materials within the cell.

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