Cell Organelles

Question 1

The powerhouse of the cell; small and produce most of the energy in the cell

Answer 1

Mitochondria

Question 2

Contains almost all the genetic data for the cell; contains chromosomes

Answer 2

Nucleus

Question 3

Synthesizes lipids and steroids, detoxifies drugs, converts glycogen to glucose, and stores enzymes

Answer 3

Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

Question 4

Produces and stores proteins

Answer 4

Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum

Question 5

Processes and packages proteins and lipids for use outside the cell

Answer 5

Golgi Apparatus

Question 6

Breaks down useless molecules and organelles

Answer 6

Lysosome

Question 7

Produces proteins

Answer 7

Ribosome

Question 8

Jelly-like liquid that fills most of the cell

Answer 8

Cytoplasm

Question 9

Responsible for photosynthesis; only found in plants

Answer 9

Chloroplasts

Question 10

Protects the cell

Answer 10

Cell Membrane

Question 11

Protects the nucleus

Answer 11

Nuclear Membrane

Question 12

Surrounds the cell; only found in plants

Answer 12

Cell Wall

Question 13

Stores materials and helps cell growth

Answer 13

Vacuole

Question 14

Organizes microtubules; only found in animals

Answer 14

Centrioles

Question 15

Assembles Ribosomes

Answer 15

Nucleolus

Question 16

Makes up the Cytoskeleton

Answer 16

Microtubules