Cells and Organelles

Question 1

Nucleus

Answer 1

The cell’s control centre. Contains chromosomes that carry genetic information necessary for protein synthesis

Question 2

Nucleolus

Answer 2

The part of the nucleus responsible for ribosome formation

Question 3

Ribosome

Answer 3

The site of protein synthesis

Question 4

Plasma Membrane

Answer 4

A barrier surrounding the cell. Substances can pass through this by passive diffusion or active transport

Question 5

Cytosol

Answer 5

The medium inside the cell in which other organelles are suspended

Question 6

Cytoplasm

Answer 6

The cytosol and organelles, except the nucleus

Question 7

Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

Answer 7

Involved in the synthesis and storage of lipids and steroids

Question 8

Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum

Answer 8

Involved in isolating and transporting proteins. Associated with ribosomes

Question 9

Golgi body

Answer 9

The place carbohydrates and proteins are combined

Question 10

Mitochondria

Answer 10

The site of cellular respiration

Question 11

Lysosome

Answer 11

A vacuole containing cytolytic enzymes, which can break down cells

Question 12

Secretory Vesicle

Answer 12

A vacuole containing secretory substances

Question 13

Micropinocytic Vesicle

Answer 13

A vacuole containing substances ingested by the cell

Question 14

Glycogen Granules

Answer 14

A site of carbohydrate storage