3.3

Question 1

what is the function of the nucleus (membrane bound organelle)?

Answer 1

chromatin is made from the proteins and DNA. The pores allow substances to move between the nucleus and the cytoplasm.The nucleolus makes ribosomes.

Question 2

what is the function of a lysosome?

Answer 2

contains digestive enzymes. These are kept separate form the cytoplasm by the surrounding membrane, but can be used to digest invading cells or break down worn out components of the cell.

Question 3

what is the function of a vesicle?

Answer 3

transports substances in and out of the cell (via the cell membrane) and between organelles.

Question 4

what is the function of the ribosome?

Answer 4

The site where proteins are made?

Question 5

what is the function of smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

Answer 5

The smooth endoplasmic reticulum synthesis and processes lipids.

Question 6

what is the function of rough endoplasmic reticulum?

Answer 6

The rough endoplasmic reticulum folds and processes proteins that have been made at the ribosomes.

Question 7

what is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

Answer 7

It processes and packages new lipids and proteins. It also makes lysosomes.

Question 8

what is the function of a centriole?

Answer 8

Involved with the separation of chromosomes during cell division.

Question 9

what is the function of a mitochondria?

Answer 9

The site of aerobic respiration, when ATP is produced.