Function Of Structure

Question 1

Plasma Membrane

Answer 1

Selects which molecules enter the cell

Question 2

Nucleus

Answer 2

Controls all the cell functions

Question 3

Nucleolus

Answer 3

Makes ribosomes

Question 4

Lysosome

Answer 4

Digests excess or worn out organelles

Question 5

Ribosome

Answer 5

Makes proteins according to the instructions given by DNA

Question 6

Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum

Answer 6

Provides a transport system between the nucleus and cytoplasm

Question 7

Smooth Endoplasmic reticulum

Answer 7

Produces and stores lipids

Question 8

Golgi Apparatus

Answer 8

Sorts and packages proteins for transport out of the cell

Question 9

Centriole (animal)

Answer 9

Facilitates cell division

Question 10

Mitochondria

Answer 10

Site of cellular respiration - to convert glucose into usable energy

Question 11

Chloroplast (plants)

Answer 11

Trap energy from sunlight; site of photosynthesis

Question 12

Vacuole

Answer 12

Stores food, water and sometimes waste materials

Question 13

Cell wall (plant)

Answer 13

Protects and gives the plant cells it’s shape

Question 14

Cytoplasm

Answer 14

Suspends the cells organelles and is the site of many biochemical reactions