Cytoplasmic Organelles
Cytoplasmic Organelles: Overview
This topic covers concepts such as Nucleus, Cell Organelles, Golgi Apparatus, Lysosomes, Mitochondria, Plastids, Ribosomes, Nucleolus, Nucleoplasm, Cristae, Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum, Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum, Nuclear Membrane, etc.
Important Questions on Cytoplasmic Organelles
The function of nucleolus is to store DNA and proteins involved in the transcription.

The fluid present in the nucleus is called _____.

The inner membrane of mitochondria contains proteins and molecules used for making chemical energy for the cell in the form of ATP.


The genetic material in prokaryotes is termed nucleoid and not nucleus. Why?

Write for the following statement whether it is true or false.
Plastids are found in the animal cell only.

The ribosomes are not chemically composed of protein and DNA.


Fill the blanks in the table with the plastids found in the food items.
S.No | Examples of eatables | Colour | Type of plastids |
1. | Radish (Muli) | ||
2. | Green Chillies | ||
3. | Ripe papaya | ||
4. | White Tomato | ||
5. | Green Tomato | ||
6. | Red Tomato |

Find the odd one out:
Golgi complex, ribosomes, plastids, endoplasmic reticulum


Explain the difference between mitochondria and chloroplast.

Write the structure and function of ribosomes.

Write the structure and function of the lysosomes.

Plant cells have large vacuoles compared to animals.

A _____ is a large central membranous organelle, which pushes the nucleus to the periphery in a plant cell.

Which of the following organelles are called 'suicidal bag of the cell'?

Which one of the following is incorrectly paired?


Mitochondria and _____ (photosynthesis/ cellular respiration/ fermentation)
