Proteins are important biomolecules. Proteins are synthesized and often packaged for secretion into other cells within an organism. A variety of organelles play a role in producing, packaging, and moving proteins. Can you match the organelle with its function?

Proteins are important biomolecules. Proteins are synthesized and often packaged for secretion into other cells within an organism. A variety of organelles play a role in producing, packaging, and moving proteins.

Organelles of Eukaryotic Cells

Organelle Function

Nucleus The "brains" of the cell, the nucleus directs cell activities and contains genetic material called chromosomes made of DNA.

Mitochondria Make energy out of food

Ribosomes Make protein

Golgi Apparatus Make, process and package proteins