Cell Organelle Study Guide

Question 1

This organelle contains DNA and genetic information of the cell. It acts as the control center for the cell.

Answer 1

Nucleus. (Boss, Brain)

Question 2

This organelle is a network of membranes that provide transport for proteins and materials.

Answer 2

ER/Endoplasmic Reticulum (Highway, ER Ambulance transporting people)

Question 3

This organelle is where proteins are manafactured.

Answer 3

Ribosome (Machine)

Question 4

This organelle is where energy is made in a cell.

Answer 4

Mitochondria (Lightswitch, Battery)

Question 5

This organelle is a structure that supports the cell and provides movement during cell division.

Answer 5

Microtubule

Question 6

This organelle is gel-like fluid that all organelles float in.

Answer 6

Cytoplasm (Jello)

Question 7

This organelle packages proteins and lipids for removal

Answer 7

Golgi Complex (Amazon)

Question 8

These organelles are digestive containing and they break down materials and waste.

Answer 8

Lysosomes (Stomach)

Question 9

This organelle creates a barrier between the inside and outside of the cell. It selectively allows materials in and out.

Answer 9

Cell Membrane (Door)

Question 10

This organelle provides structual support for plants.

Answer 10

Cell Wall (Wall)

Question 11

This organelle is where photosynthesis occurs

Answer 11

Chloroplasts (Solar Panels)

Question 12

This organelle holds water to keep the plant upright.

Answer 12

Central Vacuole (Water Bottle)

Question 13

What do plant cells HAVE that animal cells do not?

Answer 13

Cell wall, Central Vacuole, and Chloroplast

Question 14

What is the major difference between prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells?

Answer 14

Eukaryotic cells have a membrane bound nucleus. Prokaryotic cells do not.

Question 15

What is a cell?

Answer 15

The smallest unit that can perform all life processes

Question 16

What are the three rules of cell theory?

Answer 16

1) All living things are made of cells.
2) Cells are the basic structure and function of living things.
3) New cells arise from existing cells.

Question 17

What are common features in all cells?

Answer 17

-Cell Membrane
-Cytoplasm
-Cytoskeleton
-Ribosomes
-DNA/RNA

Question 18

What are the two main cell types?

Answer 18

Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic

Question 19

Do prokaryotic cells have a nucleus?

Answer 19

No

Question 20

Do eukaryotic cells have a nucleus?

Answer 20

Yes

Question 21

Do prokaryotic cells have no membrane bound organelles or membrane bound organelles?

Answer 21

No membrane bound organelles

Question 22

Do eukaryotic cells have no membrane bound organelles or membrane bound organelles?

Answer 22

Membrane bound organelles

Question 23

Whats the smallest type of cell?

Answer 23

Prokaryotic cell

Question 24

What are eukaryotic cells?

Answer 24

Plant cells, animal cells, fungi, and algae

Question 25

What is single cells only?

Answer 25

Prokaryotes

Question 26

What is unicellular and multicellular?

Answer 26

Eukaryotes

Question 27

Which of the following would you not find in a bacterial cell?
DNA
Cell Membrane
Golgi Apparatus
Ribosomes

Answer 27

Golgi Apparatus

Question 28

What is not found in a bacterial cell?

Answer 28

Golgi Apparatus