Cell Riddles

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I'm full of holes, Flexible, and thin. I decide what gets out As well as what comes in. What am I?

Cell Membrane

I'm strong and stiff Getting through me is tough. I'm found only in plants, But I guess that's enough. What am I?

Cell Wall

Found only in plant cells, I'm green as can be. I make food for the plant Using the sun's energy. What am I?

Chloroplasts

Bonus question: My name means "colored bodies", And I contain DNA. I pass on traits to new cells In a systematic way. What am I?

Chromosomes

I'm a series of tubes Found throughout the cell. I transport proteins and lipids And other things as well. What am I?

Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)

I'm folded and flexible. I move particles about. I package them up Then ship them out. What am I?

Golgi Body/Complex/Apparatus

Since I contain many enzymes, I can digest an injured cell; And can break down a large molecule into a smaller one as well. What am I?

Lysosomes

I'm a real "powerhouse". That's plain to see. I break down food To release energy. What am I?

Mitochondria

I'm the "brain" of the cell Or so they say. I control activities From day to day. What am I?

Nucleus

Proteins are made here Even though I'm quite small. You can find me in the cytoplasm Or attached to the E.R.'s wall. What am I?

Ribosomes

I've been called a "storage tank" By those with little taste. I'm a sac filled with water, Food, enzymes, or waste. What am I?

Vacuole

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