Cell Basics
What is the jelly-like fluid inside the cell?
Cytoplasm
What is the powerhouse of the cell?
Mitochondria
Which organelle performs photosynthesis?
Chloroplasts
Which organelle breaks down waste?
Lysosome
What region holds DNA in a prokaryote?
Nucleoid
What structure controls what enters and leaves the cell?
Cell membrane
Which organelle packages and ships proteins?
Golgi apparatus
What tough structure provides support for plant cells?
Cell wall
What flexible internal structure helps with movement and shape?
Cytoskeleton
What helps bacteria stick to surfaces?
Pili
What are the two broad cell types on Earth?
Prokaryotic and eukaryotic
Which organelle makes proteins?
Ribosomes
What large structure stores water and keeps plant cells rigid?
Central vacuole
What organelle helps divide DNA during cell division?
Centrioles
What structure lets bacteria swim?
Flagella
What cell part contains the genetic material?
Nucleus
Which organelle detoxifies and makes lipids?
Smooth ER
What pigment allows chloroplasts to absorb sunlight?
Chlorophyll
What molecule is the main energy currency in cells?
ATP
What small loops of DNA do bacteria sometimes carry?
Plasmids
What structure helps cells maintain their shape?
Cytoskeleton
What organelle is covered in ribosomes and transports proteins?
Rough ER
What is the main product of photosynthesis?
Glucose
What organelle is more common and larger in animals than plants?
Lysosomes
What protective outer coating helps bacteria survive harsh conditions?
Capsule