Animal Cell Components Functions

Question 1

What is the function of the smooth ER

Answer 1

Makes lipids, hormones and mucus.

Question 2

What is the function of mitochondria

Answer 2

Generate chemical energy for cells biochemical reactions

Question 3

Function of the vacuole

Answer 3

Stores water and nutrients

Question 4

Function of centrioles

Answer 4

Help during cell division

Question 5

Function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum

Answer 5

Makes proteins

Question 6

Function of the pinocytotic vesicle

Answer 6

Acts as a transport device for materials from outside the cell

Question 7

Function of the cytoplasm

Answer 7

Holds organelles in place

Question 8

Function of microtubules

Answer 8

Helps support the shape of a cell and support with cell division

Question 9

Function of ribosomes

Answer 9

Synthesise proteins in cells

Question 10

Function of lysosomes

Answer 10

Degrade material from outside the cell and digests obsolete components of the cell

Question 11

Nucleolus function

Answer 11

Contains proteins

Question 12

Nucleus function

Answer 12

Controls and regulates the activities of the cell

Question 13

Golgi vesicles function

Answer 13

Transports proteins and lipids within the cell

Question 14

Golgi apparatus function

Answer 14

Processes proteins from the ER

Question 15

Cell membrane function

Answer 15

Selectively permeable membrane which provides protection for the cell