Cell

Question 1

nucleus

Answer 1

• transmits genetic info
• contains DNA
• regulates protein synthesis and cell division
• contains RNA

Question 2

nucleolus

Answer 2

site of ribosome synthesis

Question 3

chromatin

Answer 3

• made of DNA and proteins

- DNA constitutes genes (genetical material)

Question 4

plasma (cell) membrane

Answer 4

• covers cell

- lipid bilayer w/ peripheral proteins attached and integral proteins extending thru the membrane

Question 5

cytoplasm

Answer 5

mixture of water, salts, and organic molecules combined to form a thick fluid and organized structures called organelles.
-region between plasma membrane and nucleus

Question 6

organelles

Answer 6

structure in a cell that performs a special fxn

Question 7

cytosol

Answer 7

intra-cellular fluid that is present inside the cells

Question 8

smooth endoplasmic reticulum

Answer 8

• site of lipid and carb synthesis

- detoxification of drugs

Question 9

rough endoplasmic reticulum

Answer 9

site of protein synthesis and transport

Question 10

ribosomes

Answer 10

• attached to Rough ER or free floating

- protein synthesis

Question 11

mitochondrion

Answer 11

• “power house” of cell

- create ATP

Question 12

Golgi Apparatus (Complex)

Answer 12

• “post office” of cell
• prepares and packages cellular products for transport
• makes lysosomes

Question 13

lysosomes

Answer 13

containes entymes that breakdown materials brought into cell, or release enzymes out of cell

Question 14

centrioles

Answer 14

participate in cell division (mitosis) and form spindles