Question

the table lists some organelles and functions. only one pair is correctly matched.

functions of organelles
organelle\tfunction
nucleus\tdirects cell activity
endoplasmic reticulum\tbreaks down sugar molecules to supply energy
golgi apparatus\tsupports and protects organelles in the cell
lysosome\tproduces proteins for the cell

which organelle in the table is correctly matched with its function?

nucleus
endoplasmic reticulum
golgi apparatus
lysosome

Explanation:

To determine the correct organelle - function match, we analyze each option:

• The nucleus is the control center of the cell and directs cell activity.
• The endoplasmic reticulum is involved in protein and lipid synthesis, not breaking down sugar for energy (that's the mitochondria).
• The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts, and packages proteins, not supporting/protecting organelles (the cytoplasm or cytoskeleton does that).
• Lysosomes contain enzymes to break down waste, not produce proteins (ribosomes do that).

So the nucleus has the correct function match.

Answer:

nucleus