cell organells

Question 1

unicellular

Answer 1

single-celled, less complex

Question 2

multicellular

Answer 2

has many cells, more complex

Question 3

This organelle is the “control center” of the cell. This is where the cell’s DNA is located.

Answer 3

nucleus

Question 4

This is the liquid that all the organelles float around in.

Answer 4

cytoplasm

Question 5

This surrounds the cell - everything that goes in and out of the cell must pass through it.

Answer 5

cell membrane

Question 6

AKA the “powerhouse”. This is the organelle that provides energy for the cell. The food that you eat goes here.

Answer 6

mitochondrion/mitochondria

Question 7

This organelle holds extra food and water. It acts like a warehouse or storage unit.

Answer 7

vacuole

Question 8

Only plant cells have a wall. It provides extra structure/shape and support.

Answer 8

cell wall

Question 9

Only plant cells have chloroplasts. They hold chlorophyll (green liquid that absorbs the sun’s energy) that helps the cell perform photosynthesis.

Answer 9

chloroplasts