Match each of the cell structures with its function or description.
-"Power plant" of the cell

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Mitochondria are the "power plants" of the cell, producing ATP through cellular respiration.

Answer: K
 The nucleus contains genetic material (DNA) and controls the cell's activities.

Answer: L 
 The nucleolus is located within the nucleus and produces ribosomes.

Answer: M 
 Chromatin is the material that makes up chromosomes and contains genetic information.

Answer: C 
 Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

Answer: E 
 The endoplasmic reticulum is involved in protein and lipid synthesis and transport within the cell.

Answer: F 
 The Golgi apparatus modifies and packages proteins and lipids for transport to their final destination.

Answer: G 
 Lysosomes contain enzymes that break down waste and cellular debris.

Answer: A 
 The plasma membrane surrounds the cell and regulates what enters and leaves the cell.

Answer: B 
 The cytoplasm contains various organelles and structures and is where many cellular processes occur.

Answer: H 
 Centrioles are involved in cell division and the formation of cilia and flagella.

Answer: I 
 Cilia are hair-like structures on the surface of some cells that move in coordinated motions.

Answer: J 
 Flagella are whip-like structures that enable some cells to move.

Match Each of the Cell Structures with Its Function or Description