Cell Organelles

Question 1

Endoplasmic reticulum

Answer 1

Helps in the production of proteins and lipids.

Question 2

Ribosomes

Answer 2

Link amino acids together to form proteins

Question 3

Golgi apparatus

Answer 3

Processes sorts and delivers proteins.

Question 4

Vesicles

Answer 4

Carry certain molecules from place to place in a cell

Question 5

What are functions of the cell membrane?

Answer 5

Supports and shapes the cell, assists in cell division, and positions organelles.

Question 6

Mitochondrion

Answer 6

Supplies energy to the cell by converting molecules from food to usable energy.

Question 7

Vacuole

Answer 7

Stores materials needed by the cell; may help provide support to plant cells

Question 8

Lysosome

Answer 8

Contains enzymes that break down damaged and worn out cell parts; defends a cell from invaders

Question 9

Centriole

Answer 9

Organizes microtubules to form cilia and flagella for cell motion or the movement of fluids past a cell.

Question 10

Nucleus

Answer 10

Stores most of the genetic information.