Cell Organelles & Cell Transport

Question 1

A double layer that protects and supports the cell allows materials in and out.

Answer 1

CELL MEMBRANE
(plant cells only)

Question 2

Contains digestive enzymes that destroy damaged organelles and invaders.

Answer 2

LYSOSOME
(both plant & animal cells)

Question 3

Jelly-like fluid that surrounds and protects the organelles

Answer 3

CYTOPLASM
(both plant & animal cells)

Question 4

The control center of the cell that contains the DNA (genetic code)

Answer 4

NUCLEUS
(both plant & animal cells)

Question 5

Surrounds the nucleus

Answer 5

NUCLEUS MEMBRANE
(both plant & animal cells)

Question 6

Stores food and water

Answer 6

VACUOLE
(both plant & animal cells)

Question 7

Processes and packages materials for the cell

Answer 7

GOLGI BODY
(both plant & animal cells)

Question 8

The “Powerhouse.” Breaks down food to produce energy in the form of ATP.

Answer 8

MITOCHONDRIA
(both plant & animal cells)

Question 9

Builds and transports substances through the cell. Has ribosomes on it.

Answer 9

ROUGH E.R.
(both plant & animal cells)

Question 10

Builds and transports substances through the cell. Does not have ribosomes on it.

Answer 10

SMOOTH E.R.
(both plant & animal cells)

Question 11

Helps make protein for the cell.

Answer 11

RIBOSOME
(both plant & animal cells)

Question 12

The rigid outerlayer that gives shape and protection to plant cells

Answer 12

CELL WALL
(plant cells only)

Question 13

Changes sunlight into sugar (food) for plant cells.

Answer 13

CHLOROPLAST
(plant cells only)

Question 14

Tiny strands inside the nucleus that contain the instructions for a person’s genetic code.

Answer 14

DNA
(both plant & animal cells)

Question 15

The part of a cell that controls what comes in and out of the cell. It is said to be selectively permeable.

Answer 15

CELL MEMBRANE

Question 16

A round structure in the nucleus that makes ribosomes.

Answer 16

NUCLEOLUS
(both plant & animal cells)