Animal Cell

Question 1

Nucleus

Answer 1

Where most of the genetic material is organized and expressed

Question 2

Nuclear envelope

Answer 2

Double membrane that encloses the nucleus

Question 3

Nucleolus

Answer 3

Site for ribosome subunit assembly.

Question 4

Lysosome

Answer 4

Site where macromolecules are degraded

Question 5

Chromatin

Answer 5

A complex of protein and DNA

Question 6

Ribosome

Answer 6

Site of polypeptide synthesis

Question 7

Plasma membrane

Answer 7

Membrane that controls movement of substances into and out of the cell: site of cell signaling

Question 8

Cytosol

Answer 8

site of many metabolic pathway

Question 9

Golgi apparatus

Answer 9

Site of modification, sorting and secretion of lipids and proteins.

Question 10

Peroxisome

Answer 10

Site where hydrogen peroxide and other harmful molecules are broken down .

Question 11

Cytoskeleton

Answer 11

Protein filaments that provide shape and support in movement

Question 12

Mitochondria

Answer 12

Site of ATP synthesis

Question 13

Smooth ER

Answer 13

Site of detoxification and lipid synthesis

Question 14

Rough ER

Answer 14

Site of protein sorting and secretion

Question 15

Centrosome

Answer 15

Site where microtubules grow and centrioles are found.

Question 16

Nuclear pore

Answer 16

Passageway for molecules into and out of the nucleus