Cells

Question 0

Cell wall

Answer 0

Protects plant cells and prevents water loss.

Question 1

Cell membrane

Answer 1

Transparent wall around the cell which encloses the cytoplasm.

Question 2

Centriole

Answer 2

Anchor and assemble microtubules during reproduction.

Question 3

Chloroplast

Answer 3

Site of photosynthesis. Contains chlorophyll. Only in plant cells. Best organelle.

Question 4

Cilia/ flagella

Answer 4

Used for cellular movement. Stick out from side of cell.

Question 5

Cytoskeleton

Answer 5

Provides internal structure and support.

Question 6

Golgi body

Answer 6

Specify, tag, and send molecules. Package materials for transport out of the cell.

Question 7

Lysosomes

Answer 7

Digest macromolecules sent in the cell. Break down materials for processing.

Question 8

Mitochondria

Answer 8

Site of cellular respiration. Breaks down food for energy. “Powerhouse” of cell.

Question 9

Nuclear membrane

Answer 9

2 membranes combined; covers the surface of the nucleus. Covered with pores. Also known as the nuclear envelope.

Question 10

Nucleolus

Answer 10

Synthesizes cell’s ribosomes. In the nucleus.

Question 11

Nucleus

Answer 11

Control center of cell. Contains cell’s genes. Directs protein synthesis and respiration.

Question 12

Peroxisome

Answer 12

Takes care of harmful materials in cell.

Question 13

Ribosome

Answer 13

Produce proteins. May be attached to something or free in the cytoplasm.

Question 14

Rough endoplasmic reticulum

Answer 14

Transports and stores proteins. Puts proteins in sacs and then sends them to the Golgi.

Question 15

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

Answer 15

Produces, stores, and transports lipids. Also manufactures and stores carbohydrates and detoxifies alcohol and drugs.

Question 16

Vacuole

Answer 16

Stores food, water, and waste for the cell.