Cell Structures

Question 1

Transport substances throughout the cell. Fuses with the cell membrane to transport substances in and out of cell

Answer 1

Vesicles

Question 2

Non-permanent masses of stored material within a cell. Glycogen and fat stores

Answer 2

Inclusions

Question 3

Brings genetic information from nucleus to ribosomes (messenger) and brings amino acids (transfer) to ribosomes. Protein synthesis

Answer 3

RNA

Question 4

Holds the cells genetic information. Control center

Answer 4

Nucleus

Question 5

Specialized vesicles containing digestive enzymes that break down unwanted substances

Answer 5

Lysosomes

Question 6

The use of lysosomes to break down old organelles and cells

Answer 6

Autophagy

Question 7

Functions as a surface for protein synthesis and transport of materials

Answer 7

Rough endoplasmic reticulum

Question 8

Degrades waste products and potentially toxic molecules. Hydrogen peroxide to oxygen

Answer 8

Peroxisomes

Question 9

Synthesizes proteins from amino acids. Helps translate mRNA

Answer 9

Ribosomes

Question 10

The site of cellular respiration in production of ATP

Answer 10

Mitochondria

Question 11

Proteins are absorbed, modified, packaged and distributed to their destination

Answer 11

Golgi complex

Question 12

Important to cellular contractile system. Act as mechanical stiffeners

Answer 12

Microfilaments

Question 13

Composed of phospholipids embedded with proteins. Selectively permeable

Answer 13

Cell membrane

Question 14

Helps maintain asymmetrical cell shape and plays a role in complex sell movements

Answer 14

Microtubules

Question 15

The solution portion of cytoplasm in a cell

Answer 15

Cytosol

Question 16

Synthesizes lipids and steroids that are used both in the cell and in neighboring tissues

Answer 16

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum