Organelle (Functions + Description)

Question 1

Function of cytoplasm:

Answer 1

contains the nutrients
required by the cell to carry on its life processes.
The physical nature of the cytoplasm allows the nutrients and organelles to move within the cell.

Question 2

Description of cytoplasm:

Answer 2

A jelly-like substance that fills the cell and surrounds the organelles
The organelles are
suspended in the cytoplasm.

Question 3

Function of Nucleus

Answer 3

controls all the activities in a cell, including growth and reproduction
contains nearly all of the cell’s DNA.

Question 4

Description of nucleus

Answer 4

a small egg-shaped structure

Question 5

Function of vacuoles and vesicles

Answer 5

unknown

Question 6

Description of vacuoles and vesicles

Answer 6

unknown

Question 7

Function of mitochondria

Answer 7

Reactions occur in these organelles to convert the chemical energy in sugar into energy that
the cell can be used. Supplies the energy

Question 8

Description of mitochondria

Answer 8

round to oval in shape with squiggles

Question 9

Function of lysosomes

Answer 9

Organelles where digestion takes place + filled of enzymes (breaks down invading bacteria + damaged cells) also speeds chemical reactions

Question 10

Descriptions of lysosomes

Answer 10

spherical bodies that are bounded by a single membrane

Question 11

Function of Golgi apparatus

Answer 11

receives proteins from the ER. GA: modify, sort, and package these proteins for delivery throughout the cell
or outside of the cell.

Question 12

Description of Golgi apparatus

Answer 12

Like a stack of pancakes or membranes

Question 13

Function of Endoplasmic Reticulum (overall)

Answer 13

produces stuff and transportation

Question 14

Function of Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum

Answer 14

associated with making proteins. Has ribosomes

Question 15

Function of Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

Answer 15

Smooth endoplasmic
reticulum is associated with the production of fats and oils. No ribosomes

Question 16

Function of Ribosomes

Answer 16

Ribosomes are
the sites where proteins are assembled.

Question 17

Description of Ribosomes

Answer 17

small, dense-looking organelles that may be attached to the rough endoplasmic reticulum or free in the cytoplasm.

Question 18

Function of Cytoskeleton

Answer 18

helps maintain the cell’s shape. Internal network of fibres

Question 19

Function of Cell wall

Answer 19

rigid frame around the cell that provides strength,
protection, and support

Question 20

Function of Chloroplasts

Answer 20

Makes the plant green. The organelle that makes photosynthesizing possible

Question 21

What are the (7) special functions of a cell

Answer 21

intake of nutrients, movement + growth, response to stimuli, exchange of gasses, waste removal, reproduction