Organelles

Question 1

Define mitochondria

Answer 1

Powerhouse of cell, generates ATP

Question 2

Define nucleus

Answer 2

Brain of the cell, controls and regulates the activities of the cell, contains DNA

Question 3

Define chloroplasts

Answer 3

Photosynthesizing organelles

Question 4

Define ribosomes

Answer 4

Synthesize/ assemble protein

Question 5

Define golgi apparatus

Answer 5

Packages proteins for excretion

Question 6

Define ER

Answer 6

Synthesizes cellular materials

Question 7

Define nucleolus

Answer 7

Synthesizes ribosomes

Question 8

Define vacuoles

Answer 8

Empty “bags” within the cell

Question 9

Define cell wall

Answer 9

Structure supporting cell

Question 10

Define cell membrane

Answer 10

Controls what substances come in and out of cell

Question 11

Define lysosomes

Answer 11

Contains enzymes that break down unwanted materials- waste excretion

Question 12

Outline features of prokaryotes and eukaryotes

Answer 12

Eukaryotes: cell membrane, nucleus surrounded by membrane, chromosomes, ribosomes, chloroplasts, ER, golgi body, lysosomes, mitochondria, vacuoles
Prokaryotes: cell wall, cell membrane, nucleus not surrounded by membrane, ribosomes