MATCHING
Match each organelle or cell structure to its corresponding function or description.
-the "power plants" of the cell
A)plasma membrane
B)nucleus
C)ribosomes
D)mitochondria
E)smooth endoplasmic reticulum
F)rough endoplasmic reticulum
G)lysosomes
H)centrioles
I)microvilli
J)nucleolus

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Mitochondria are known as the "power plants" of the cell because they are responsible for producing energy in the form of ATP through cellular respiration.

Answer: G 
 Lysosomes contain digestive enzymes that break down and recycle cellular waste and foreign materials.

Answer: F 
 The rough endoplasmic reticulum is involved in protein synthesis and is studded with ribosomes.

Answer: J 
 The nucleolus is a structure found within the nucleus that produces ribosomes.

Answer: H 
 Centrioles are involved in cell division and the formation of spindle fibers.

Answer: A 
 The plasma membrane is the outer boundary of the cell and regulates the movement of materials in and out of the cell.

Answer: E 
 The smooth endoplasmic reticulum is involved in lipid synthesis and detoxification.

Answer: C 
 Ribosomes are involved in protein synthesis.

Answer: B 
 The nucleus contains the cell's genetic material and is involved in regulating gene expression.

Answer: I 
 Microvilli are tiny projections on the surface of cells that increase surface area and facilitate absorption and secretion.

MATCHING Match Each Organelle or Cell Structure to Its Corresponding Function