Cell Organelles and Their Functions

Question 1

This is the control center of the cell.

Answer 1

Nucleus

Question 2

This is made of DNA and is the storage area for all genetic information.

Answer 2

Chromosome

Question 3

This is the sight of protein synthesis in a cell.

Answer 3

Ribosome

Question 4

This porous structure surrounds the nucleus, keeping it intact.

Answer 4

Nuclear Membrane

Question 5

This internal membrane system is so extensive it accounts for more than half the total membrane in a cell.

Answer 5

Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum & Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

Question 6

When newly formed proteins leave the Rough ER, they are transported to THIS ORGANELLE, where the proteins are stored and packaged.

Answer 6

Golgi Apparatus

Question 7

This part of the cell manufactures the ribosomal subunits.

Answer 7

Nucleolus

Question 8

This organelle is surrounded by a very thick outer membrane to protect the rest of the cell from its strong enzymes.
HINT: CLEANER

Answer 8

Lysosomes

Question 9

The portion of the cell that exists outside of the nucleus.

Answer 9

Cytoplasm

Question 10

The part of the cell that controls what enters and leaves the cell.

Answer 10

Cell Membrane

Question 11

The part of the cell where chromosomes would be found.

Answer 11

Nucleus

Question 12

This organelle is an intracellular highway composed of membranous sacs and tubules called cisternae.

Answer 12

Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum and Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

Question 13

This organelle contains strong digestive enzymes to break down proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids into small molecules that can be used by the rest of the cell.
HINT: CLEANER

Answer 13

Lysosomes

Question 14

These are the most numerous of the cells organelles.

Answer 14

Ribososmes

Question 15

This serves as the “powerhouse” of the cell by breaking down organic compounds and storing their energy in molecules of ATP.

Answer 15

Mitochondria

Question 16

This is the place where lipids are manufactured.

Answer 16

Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

Question 17

This structure contains the instructions for making proteins and other important molecules.

Answer 17

Chromosome

Question 18

What organelle consists of two types of fibers called microfilaments and microtubules?
HINT: FILAMENTS

Answer 18

Cytoskeleton

Question 19

Which two organelles would never be found in a plant cell?

Answer 19

Centriole and Lysosomes

Question 20

What three organelles are surrounded by a double membrane?

Answer 20

1) Chloroplast
2) Mitochondria
3) Nucleus

Question 21

What is the semi-fluid portion found INSIDE the nucleus?

Answer 21

Nucleoplasm

Question 22

Newly made proteins are inserted into spaces of this where they are modified and shaped into functioning proteins.

Answer 22

Rough ER

Question 23

Storage area inside of the plant cell is a…

Answer 23

Vacuole

Question 24

This is the site of cellular respiration

Answer 24

Mitochondria