Cell Parts

Question 1

Nucleus

Answer 1

• Directs all the activities of the cell.

- DNA is kept, RNA is transcribed.

Question 2

Nucleolus

Answer 2

• Makes Ribosomes

- Contains chromosomes

Question 3

Endoplasmic Reticulum

Answer 3

• Passages that transport molecules

- 2 types: Rough (ribosomes attached) & Smooth (none)

Question 4

Ribosomes

Answer 4

-Manufacture the proteins that are essential for cell growth/survival.

Question 5

Mitochondria

Answer 5

-Break down food molecules (sugar & fat) in order to to release their stored energy.

Question 6

Lysosomes

Answer 6

-Breaks down food and digests waste.

Question 7

Golgi Body/Apparatus

Answer 7

-Combines simple proteins to make more complex molecules to be later secreted (in/out cell)

Question 8

Vacuoles

Answer 8

• Store excess food and waste.

- Plants have one large, Animals have many small

Question 9

Cytoplasm

Answer 9

• Gel-like fluid that holds the organelles.

- Consists of Cytosol (water, salt, and sugars)

Question 10

Centriole

Answer 10

-Help with cell division in animal cells.

Question 11

Cell Membrane

Answer 11

• Protects the cell, controls what enters/leaves the cell

- Selectively Permeable

Question 12

Cell Wall (Plants)

Answer 12

-Layer of protection since plants are quite vulnerable

Question 13

Chloroplast (Plants)

Answer 13

-Turns sunlight into energy/food (glucose)