Cell Parts/Functions

Question 0

Cytoskeleton

Answer 0

Cellular support and movement in the cytoplasma

Question 1

Centrosome

Answer 1

Near the nucleus made of two centrioles (during cell division the centrosomes forms mitotic spindle to which the chromosomes attach)

Question 2

Golgi Complex

Answer 2

Modifies sorts and packages proteins and lipids and delivers them to other organelles

Question 3

Lysosomes

Answer 3

Digest bacteria, worn out organelles

Question 4

Mitochondria

Answer 4

Power house of the cells main site for generating energy during cellular respiration (ATP production)

Question 5

Plasma membrane

Answer 5

Selective permeability

Question 6

Inclusions

Answer 6

Chemical substances produced by cells; not bounded by a membrane (ex. Melanin, glucose)

Question 7

Smooth ER

Answer 7

Lipid synthesis, detoxification (has no ribosomes) it produces fatty acids, steroids, enzymes used to detoxify drugs

Question 8

Flagella

Answer 8

Long cell projection used to propel sperm cells

Question 9

Cilia

Answer 9

Short hair like structures on the surface of some cells

Question 10

Ribosomes

Answer 10

Protein synthesis contain RNA

Question 11

Microfilaments

Answer 11

Help in muscle contraction, contract cell shape and cell movement

Question 12

Intermediate filaments

Answer 12

Reinforce cells and help hold the nucleus in place

Question 13

Nucleoli

Answer 13

Assemble ribosomes

Question 14

Chromatin

Answer 14

Stringy mass of DNA and protein

Question 15

The majority of the plasma membrane is composed of

Answer 15

Phospholipids

Question 16

Cytoplasm

Answer 16

Cellular contents located between the plasma membrane and the nuclear membrane

Question 17

Nucleus

Answer 17

The largest cell structure that contains DNA and the nucleous

Question 18

Cytosol

Answer 18

Is composed 75-90% of water