Cells Study Guide

Question 1

Regulates the transport materials entering and exiting the cell. (Surrounds the cell)

Answer 1

Cell membrane

Question 2

Organelles are suspended in this fluid-like substance. ( “background” of cell)

Answer 2

Cytoplasm

Question 3

Controls the cells daily functions. ( in the cytoplasm)

Answer 3

Nucleus

Question 4

Contains genetic info (in the nucleus)

Answer 4

Chromosomes

Question 5

Produces ribosomes (in the nucleus)

Answer 5

Nucleolus

Question 6

Protects the nucleus (surrounds the nucleus)

Answer 6

Nucleus membrane

Question 7

Acts as a roadway in which substances can travel throughout the cell ( cytoplasm of the cell)

Answer 7

Endoplasmic Reticulum

Question 8

Proteins are made on the ribosomes (cytoplasm of the cell)

Answer 8

Ribosomes

Question 9

Contain powerful digestive enzymes to break down old cell parts (cytoplasm)

Answer 9

Lysosomes

Question 10

Packages and delivers proteins to parts of the cell. (Cytoplasm)

Answer 10

Golgi Apparatus

Question 11

Organelle where cellular respiration occurs; makes ATP (cytoplasm)

Answer 11

Mitochondria

Question 12

Stores waste; in plant cells stores water (cytoplasm)

Answer 12

Vacuole

Question 13

Aids in cell division (throughout the cytoplasm of the cell)

Answer 13

Centriole

Question 14

Protects the cell, and maintains cell shape (outside cell membrane)

Answer 14

Cell Wall

Question 15

Harvests energy from the sun to produce glucose (in plant cells)

Answer 15

Chloroplast

Question 17

Name three similarities between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells

Answer 17

DNA, Ribosomes, Plasma Membrane

Question 18

Name three differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells

Answer 18

Nucleus, Organelles, and Size

Question 19

What are the four cells that are Prokaryotic cells

Answer 19

Cell membrane, Cytoplasm, Cell Wall, and DNA