Organelle Functions

Question 1

Nucleus

Answer 1

a part of the cell containing DNA

Question 2

Golgi Apparatus

Answer 2

a system of membranes that modifies and packages proteins for export by the cell

Question 3

Ribosomes

Answer 3

Makes proteins

Question 4

Cell Wall

Answer 4

A rigid structure that surrounds the cell membrane and provides support to the cell (plants only) MADE OF CELLULOSE

Question 5

Cell Membrane

Answer 5

A cell structure that controls which substances can enter or leave the cell

Question 6

Cytoplasm

Answer 6

A jellylike fluid inside the cell in which the organelles are suspended

Question 7

Lysosomes

Answer 7

An organelle containing digestive enzymes

Question 8

Vacuoles (contrattile)

Answer 8

Cell organelle that stores materials such as water, salts, proteins, and carbohydrates

Question 9

Mitochondria

Answer 9

Powerhouse of the cell. Produces energy (ATP) through cellular respiration

Question 10

Smooth ER

Answer 10

creates lipids or fat

Question 11

Centrioles

Answer 11

Cell organelle that aids in cell division in animal cells only

Question 12

Chloroplast

Answer 12

An organelle found in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs. Contains CHLOROPHYLL

Question 13

Nucleolus

Answer 13

Found inside the nucleus and produces ribosomes

Question 14

Leucoplasts

Answer 14

Organelles that store starches or oils

Question 15

Cytoskeleton

Answer 15

A network of long protein strands in the ??cytosol?? that helps support the cell (animal cell)

Question 16

Plasmolysis

Answer 16

Collapse of a walled cell’s cytoplasm due to a lack of water

Question 17

Hemolysis

Answer 17

Destruction of red blood cells