Cell Organelles & Terms

Question 1

Flexible material that holds parts of the cell together.

Answer 1

Cell Membrane

Question 2

These are small structures within the cell that perform specific functions for the cell.

Answer 2

Organelles

Question 3

Made of cellulose. This is tougher and thicker than a cell membrane

Answer 3

Cell wall

Question 4

The cell “power house” where nutrients are digested and energy is created for the cell. Responsible for celluar respiration.

Answer 4

Mitochondria

Question 5

These connect amino acids to build proteins in the cell. These proteins are needed for cell functions.

Answer 5

Ribosomes

Question 6

Cell brain or command center that controls cell activity. The nucleus of the cell contains genetic information called DNA.

Answer 6

Nucleus

Question 7

Produce food by converting light energy into sugar that cells can use.

Answer 7

Chloroplast

Question 8

Storage bins where food, nutrients, or waste is kept. MUCH larger in plant cells.

Answer 8

Vacuole

Question 9

A protein manufacturing and packaging system. Ribosomes are attached to the outside surface of the_____ __. (that is why it is “rough”)

Answer 9

Rough Endoplasmic Reticulm/ Rough ER

Question 10

This is important in the creation of lipids and hormones. The ______ __ transports lipids and proteins throughout the cell.

Answer 10

Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulm/ Smooth ER

Question 11

The fluid of dissolved molecules that fills the cell and suspends Organelles.

Answer 11

Cytoplasm