Match each cell part with its main function. a. connects...

Match each cell part with its main function. a. connects cells b. protective covering c. ATP production d. protects DNA e. protein synthesis f. maintains internal environment g. photosynthesis h. movement mitochondrion _____ chloroplast _____ ribosome _____ nucleus _____ cell junction _____ flagellum _____ cell membrane _____ cuticle _____

Match each cell part with its main function.
a. connects cells
b. protective covering
c. ATP production
d. protects DNA
e. protein synthesis
f. maintains internal environment
g. photosynthesis
h. movement
mitochondrion _____
chloroplast _____
ribosome _____
nucleus _____
cell junction _____
flagellum _____
cell membrane _____
cuticle _____

Key Concepts

Cell Membrane

A dynamic, selectively permeable lipid bilayer that encloses the cell; it regulates the exchange of substances between the interior and exterior of the cell, thereby maintaining homeostasis.

Mitochondrion

A specialized organelle that produces ATP through cellular respiration, serving as the powerhouse of the cell by converting nutrients into energy required for various cellular activities.

Chloroplast

An organelle primarily found in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs, it captures light energy and converts it into chemical energy in the form of carbohydrates, supporting the plant’s energy needs.

Ribosome

A molecular complex that is key to protein synthesis; it translates genetic information from messenger RNA into amino acid chains, forming proteins essential for cell structure and function.

Nucleus

The central, membrane-bound organelle that contains the cell's genetic material; it safeguards DNA, coordinates cell activities such as growth and reproduction, and regulates gene expression.

Cell Junction

Structures that connect individual cells, facilitating adhesion, communication, and mechanical stability within tissues, thereby helping maintain the organization and integrity of multicellular organisms.

Flagellum

A whip-like structure that aids in cell movement; its motility function enables cells to navigate through liquid environments or facilitate locomotion in certain single-celled organisms.

Cuticle

A protective outer layer found in certain cells or organisms that acts as a barrier against environmental stress, reducing water loss and providing resistance to physical damage.

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