Cell Structure & Function

Question 1

Nucleus

Answer 1

Houses genetic information (DNA), controls cellular structure and functions

Question 2

Nucleolus

Answer 2

Produces ribosomes

Question 3

Ribosome

Answer 3

Site of protein synthesis

Question 4

Cytosol

Answer 4

Fluid portion of their the cytoplasm that surrounds the organelles

Question 5

Rough endoplasmic reticulum

Answer 5

Network of flattened sacs that synthesize glycoproteins and phospholipids

Question 6

Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

Answer 6

Network of tubules that synthesize lipids (fatty acids and steroids)

Question 7

Golgi Apparatus

Answer 7

Modifies, sorts, packages and transports proteins received from rough ER

Question 8

Mitochondrion

Answer 8

Generates energy (ATP)

Question 9

Lysosome

Answer 9

Contain digestive enzymes that breakdown molecules

Question 10

Centrioles

Answer 10

Organizing center for growth of mitotic spindles (for cell division) and micro tubules

Question 11

Plasma Membrane

Answer 11

Selectively permeable outer barrier of the cell. Controls what enters/exits the cell

Question 12

Cytoskeleton

Answer 12

Network of protein filaments that extend through the cytosol giving the cell shape and stability