Instructions: Select the cell part that matches the function from the links located to the right of each function.
Function Cell Part 1. Allows certain substances into or out of the cell. Cell Membrane Cytoplasm Lysosome Peroxisome Cell Wall Endoplasmic Reticulum Microfilaments & Microtubules Ribosomes Centrioles Flagella Mitochondria Vacuole Chloroplast The Golgi Nucleus Vesicles 2 Organize microtubules and aids in cell division. Cell Membrane Cytoplasm Lysosome Peroxisome Cell Wall Endoplasmic Reticulum Microfilaments & Microtubules Ribosomes Centrioles Flagella Mitochondria Vacuole Chloroplast The Golgi Nucleus Vesicles 3 Provides structure and support for plant and prokaryote cells. Cell Membrane Cytoplasm Lysosome Peroxisome Cell Wall Endoplasmic Reticulum Microfilaments & Microtubules Ribosomes Centrioles Flagella Mitochondria Vacuole Chloroplast The Golgi Nucleus Vesicles 4 Allow for cell movement. Cell Membrane Cytoplasm Lysosome Peroxisome Cell Wall Endoplasmic Reticulum Microfilaments & Microtubules Ribosomes Centrioles Flagella Mitochondria Vacuole Chloroplast The Golgi Nucleus Vesicles 5 Allow a cell to change its shape and move its organelles. Cell Membrane Cytoplasm Lysosome Peroxisome Cell Wall Endoplasmic Reticulum Microfilaments & Microtubules Ribosomes Centrioles Flagella Mitochondria Vacuole Chloroplast The Golgi Nucleus Vesicles 6 The site of cellular respiration (providing energy for the cell) Cell Membrane Cytoplasm Lysosome Peroxisome Cell Wall Endoplasmic Reticulum Microfilaments & Microtubules Ribosomes Centrioles Flagella Mitochondria Vacuole Chloroplast The Golgi Nucleus Vesicles 7 One type is involved in protein synthesis and is studded with ribosomes. Cell Membrane Cytoplasm Lysosome Peroxisome Cell Wall Endoplasmic Reticulum Microfilaments & Microtubules Ribosomes Centrioles Flagella Mitochondria Vacuoles Chloroplast The Golgi Nucleus Vesicles 8 Transport and store products. Cell Membrane Cytoplasm Lysosome Peroxisome Cell Wall Endoplasmic Reticulum Microfilaments & Microtubules Ribosomes Centrioles Flagella Mitochondria Vacuole Chloroplast The Golgi Nucleus Vesicles 9 Synthesize proteins. Cell Membrane Cytoplasm Lysosome Peroxisome Cell Wall Endoplasmic Reticulum Microfilaments & Microtubules Ribosomes Centrioles Flagella Mitochondria Vacuole Chloroplast The Golgi Nucleus Vesicles 10 Provides an environment for the organelles. Cell Membrane Cytoplasm Lysosome Peroxisome Cell Wall Endoplasmic Reticulum Microfilaments & Microtubules Ribosomes Centrioles Flagella Mitochondria Vacuole Chloroplast The Golgi Nucleus Vesicles 11 Breaks down worn out cell components. Cell Membrane Cytoplasm Lysosome Peroxisome Cell Wall Endoplasmic Reticulum Microfilaments & Microtubules Ribosomes Centrioles Flagella Mitochondria Vacuole Chloroplast The Golgi Nucleus Vesicles 12 Site of photosynthesis. Cell Membrane Cytoplasm Lysosome Peroxisome Cell Wall Endoplasmic Reticulum Microfilaments & Microtubules Ribosomes Centrioles Flagella Mitochondria Vacuole Chloroplast The Golgi Nucleus Vesicles 13 Modifies, sorts and distributes products of the smooth and rough ER (proteins and lipids). Cell Membrane Cytoplasm Lysosome Peroxisome Cell Wall Endoplasmic Reticulum Microfilaments & Microtubules Ribosomes Centrioles Flagella Mitochondria Vacuole Chloroplast The Golgi Vesicles 14 Controls cellular reproduction and the production of cell products. Cell Membrane Cytoplasm Lysosome Peroxisome Cell Wall Endoplasmic Reticulum Microfilaments & Microtubules Ribosomes Centrioles Flagella Mitochondria Vacuole Chloroplast The Golgi Nucleus Vesicles 15 Stores cell products. Cell Membrane Cytoplasm Lysosome Peroxisome Cell Wall Endoplasmic Reticulum Microfilaments & Microtubules Ribosomes Centrioles Flagella Mitochondria Vacuole Chloroplast The Golgi Nucleus Vesicles 16 Neutralizes cell-damaging free radicals. Cell Membrane Cytoplasm Lysosome Peroxisome Cell Wall Endoplasmic Reticulum Microfilaments & Microtubules Ribosomes Centrioles Flagella Mitochondria Vacuole Chloroplast The Golgi Nucleus Vesicles
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