Cell Structure and Function

Question 1

It is the smallest unit that is capable of performing life functions.

Answer 1

Cell

Question 2

These do not have structures surrounded by membranes and have few internal structures

Answer 2

Prokaryotic Cells

Question 3

These contain organelles surrounded by membranes, and comprise most living organisms

Answer 3

Eukaryotic Cells

Question 4

Outer membrane of cell that controls movement in and out of the cell

Answer 4

Cell Membrane

Question 5

Outer layer of cell

Answer 5

Cell membrane

Question 6

Allows nutrients into the cell and wastes outside of the cell

Answer 6

Cell membrane

Question 7

This is commonly found in plant cells and bacteria; it supports and protects cells

Answer 7

Cell wall

Question 8

This directs cell activities

Answer 8

Nucleus

Question 9

Known as the control center of the cell

Answer 9

Nucleus

Question 10

This contains genetic materials (DNA)

Answer 10

Nucleus

Question 11

This is made of two layers and surrounds the nucleus

Answer 11

Nuclear Membrane

Question 12

Its openings allow material to enter and leave nucleus

Answer 12

Nuclear membrane

Question 13

These contain instructions for traits & characteristics

Answer 13

Chromosomes

Question 14

These are made of DNA and are spotted in the nucleus.

Answer 14

Chromosomes

Question 15

This is inside the nucleus and contains RNA to build proteins

Answer 15

Nucleolus

Question 16

a jelly-like fluid contained in the cell that holds the organelles

Answer 16

Cytoplasm

Question 17

This moves materials around IN the cell

Answer 17

Endoplasmic Reticulum

Question 18

This is the “transportation system” of the cell

Answer 18

Endoplasmic Reticulum

Question 19

Each cell contains thousands of this

Answer 19

Ribosomes

Question 20

These make proteins; this is the site where proteins are made

Answer 20

Ribosomes

Question 21

These are found on ribosomes & floating throughout the cell

Answer 21

Ribosomes

Question 22

These are the “factories of the cell”

Answer 22

Ribosomes

Question 23

Produces energy through chemical reactions – breaking down fats & carbohydrates

Answer 23

Mitochondria

Question 24

Controls LEVEL of water and other materials in cell

Answer 24

Mitochondria

Question 25

RECYCLES and decomposes proteins, fats, and carbohydrates

Answer 25

Mitochondria

Question 26

This is the “power center” or “powerhouse” of the cell

Answer 26

Mitochondria

Question 27

This is also called the “Electric company of the cell”

Answer 27

Mitochondria

Question 28

This is the protein ‘packaging plant’ or “packaging house” of the cell

Answer 28

Golgi Bodies

Question 29

Move materials within and out of the cell

Answer 29

Golgi Bodies

Question 30

Packages, processes, and ships out the stuff the cell makes

Answer 30

Golgi Bodies / Complex

Question 31

Transports undigested material to cell membrane for removal

Answer 31

Lysosome

Question 32

Cell breaks down if this explodes

Answer 32

Lysosome

Question 33

Digests food particles and cell parts

Answer 33

Lysosome

Question 34

Protects cell by digesting foreign invaders

Answer 34

Lysosome

Question 35

Known as both the “garbage men” and “police men” of the cell

Answer 35

Lysosome

Question 36

Membrane-bound sacs for storage, digestion, and waste removal

Answer 36

Vacuoles

Question 37

These help plants maintain SHAPE

Answer 37

Vacuoles

Question 38

Contains water solution; stores water, food & wastes

Answer 38

Vacuole

Question 39

This is the largest organelle in the plant cell

Answer 39

Vacuole

Question 40

These are used during cell division to move and separate chromosome, and found only in animal cells

Answer 40

Centrioles

Question 41

Found only in plant cells; contains chlorophyll (which makes plants green)

Answer 41

Chloroplasts

Question 42

Where photosynthesis takes place

Answer 42

Chloroplast