cells and organelles

Question 1

controls the center of the cell

Answer 1

nucleus

Question 2

made of DNA and is the storage area for all genetic information

Answer 2

chromosome

Question 3

the site of protein synthesis in a cell

Answer 3

ribosome

Question 4

internal membrane system is so extensive that it accounts for more than half the total membrane in a cell

Answer 4

endoplasmic reticulum

Question 5

when newly formed proteins leave the rough endoplasmic reticulum, they are transported to this organelle, where the proteins are sorted and packaged

Answer 5

golgi apparatus

Question 6

This part of the cell manufactures the ribosomal subunits

Answer 6

nucleolus

Question 7

This organelle is surrounded by a very thick outer membrane to protect the rest of the cell from its strong digestive enzymes

Answer 7

lysosome

Question 8

The portion of the cell that exists outside of the nucleus

Answer 8

cytoplasm

Question 9

This porous structure surrounds the nucleus, keeping it intact

Answer 9

nuclear membrane

Question 10

The part of the cell that controls what enters and leaves the cell

Answer 10

cell membrane

Question 11

the part of the cell where chromosomes would be found

Answer 11

nucleus

Question 12

These are the most numerous of the cell’s organelles

Answer 12

cell membrane

Question 13

this serves as the “powerhouse” of the cell

Answer 13

Mitochondria

Question 14

The place where lipids are manufactured

Answer 14

smooth endoplasmic reticulum

Question 15

this structure contains the instructions for making proteins and other important molecules

Answer 15

chromosome

Question 16

this organelle consists of two tupes of fibers called microfilaments and microtubules

Answer 16

cytoskeleton

Question 17

which 2 organelles would never be found in a plant cell

Answer 17

centriole, lysosome

Question 18

newly made proteins are inserted into spaces of this organelle where they are modified and shaped into functioning proteins

Answer 18

rough endoplasmic reticulum

Question 19

This organelle puts the “finishing touches” on proteins before they are shipped off to their final destinations

Answer 19

lysosome

Question 20

this large structure in a plant cell is filled with water creating pressure

Answer 20

central vacuole

Question 21

This is the site of photosynthesis in a plant cell

Answer 21

chloroplast

Question 22

these may be found free-floating in the cytoplasm or attached to the endoplasmic reticulum

Answer 22

ribosome

Question 23

this organelle contains internal folds of a membrane called cristae

Answer 23

mitochondria

Question 24

This part of the cell is involved with cell movement, cell shape and the separation of chromosomes during cell division

Answer 24

centriole

Question 25

this organelle has the unique ability to absorb the energy from the sun and convert it into a molecule of glucose

Answer 25

chloroplast

Question 26

the type f endoplasmic reticulum to which no ribosomes are attatched

Answer 26

smooth endoplasmic reticulum

Question 27

this serves as a storage area inside an animal cell

Answer 27

vacuole

Question 28

this organelle is composed of tough, stringy cellulose fibers

Answer 28

lysosome

Question 29

the type of endoplasmic reticulum to which ribosomes are attached

Answer 29

cell wall

Question 30

this organelle is often found near the cell membrane. it consists of a stack of flattened sacs

Answer 30

rough endoplasmic reticulum

Question 31

this organelle helps to clean up or destroy any debris that might build up inside the cell

Answer 31

golgi apparatus

Question 32

this organelle has an internal membrane system called thylakoids

Answer 32

chloroplasts

Question 33

this site of cellular respiration

Answer 33

mitochondria

Question 34

this serves as an internal framework and support system to give shape and organization to a cell

Answer 34

cytoskeleton

Question 35

what two structures give the plant the strength and support needed to stand upright

Answer 35

cell wall

Question 36

This organelle contains the green picment chlorophyll

Answer 36

central vacuole