Organelles

Question 1

stores DNA and encoded genetic information

Answer 1

nucleus

Question 2

provides energy a cell needs; powerhouse of the cell

Answer 2

mitochondria

Question 3

produces ribosomes

Answer 3

nucleolus

Question 4

studded on the outer surfaces with ribosomes

Answer 4

rough endoplasmic reticulum

Question 5

no studded ribosomes on the outside

Answer 5

smooth endoplasmic reticulum

Question 6

energy used to convert water and CO2 into sugars by the process of photosynthesis

Answer 6

chloroplast

Question 7

protective barrier to uncontrolled flow of water

Answer 7

cell membrane

Question 8

gel-like fluid inside the cell

Answer 8

cytoplasm

Question 9

gets rid of cell waste products

Answer 9

lysosome

Question 10

a membrane bound sac that helps get rid of cell waste products

Answer 10

vacuole

Question 11

proteins are processed and stored for further transportation

Answer 11

golgi body

Question 12

site of protein synthesis in the cell

Answer 12

ribosome

Question 13

maintains the shape of the cells and serves as a protective barrier

Answer 13

cell wall