Organelles

Question 1

Cytoplasm

Answer 1

Jelly like substance that supports all the organelles

Question 2

Cell membrane

Answer 2

Encloses the cell contents

• made up of a phospholipid bilayer

Question 3

Nucleus

Answer 3

Contains the DNA, directs cell activities

• the center of the cell is the nucleolus

Question 4

Chromosomes

Answer 4

densely packed DNA, everyone has 46

Question 5

Endoplasmic reticulum

Answer 5

A system of channels from the nucleus

• rough ER: has ribosomes on the walls, ribosomes are sed for protein

Question 6

Golgi apparatus

Answer 6

Collects, packages, and distribute molecules

Question 7

Lysosomes

Answer 7

Vesicles containing digestive enzymes

Question 8

Ribosomes

Answer 8

The site of protein synthesis

Question 9

Mitochondria

Answer 9

Powerhouse of the cell, converts glucose to ATP

Question 10

Chloroplasts

Answer 10

Only found in plant cells, converts sunlight into energy (photosynthesis)

Question 11

Unique qualities of a plant cell

Answer 11

Central vacuole for storage (water)

Cells wall (supports the cells so it doesn’t burst)

Question 12

Unique qualities of an animal cell

Answer 12

No cell wall, only a cell membrane
- uses proteins for extra support

Has a centriole (used for cell division)