Cells function

Question 1

Nucleus

Answer 1

contains genetic material needed to make RNA-proteins

Question 2

Nuclear membrane

Answer 2

contains the nucleus

Question 3

ribosomes

Answer 3

site of protein synthesis

Question 4

Rough ER

Answer 4

vontains ribosomes and synthesizes proteins

Question 5

golgi apparatus

Answer 5

“packing facility” proteins form the ER-golgi

Question 6

plasma membrane

Answer 6

semi-permeable membrane

Question 7

smooth ER

Answer 7

synthesizes and stores lipids (found in testes and ovaries)

Question 8

mitochondria

Answer 8

synthesizes ATP needed for cellular energy

Question 9

peroxisomes

Answer 9

oxidizes organic substances/contains catalase

Question 10

cytosol

Answer 10

fluid present in the cell membrane/part of the cytoplasm

Question 11

lysosome

Answer 11

“garbage truck” contains acid hydrolase enzyme that breaks down/recycle parts of the cells

Question 12

centrioles (centrosome)

Answer 12

play a roll in cell division

Question 13

cytoplasm

Answer 13

everything included in the cell, except the nucleus

Question 14

Lysosomes

Answer 14

Break down excess or worn out parts of the cell

Question 15

Centrioles

Answer 15

role in cell devision (in the centosome)