Organelles

Question 1

Plasma membrane function:

Answer 1

Selectively allows materials to pass into and out of the cell.

Question 2

Ribosomes structure:

Answer 2

The assembly line.

Question 3

Ribosomes function:

Answer 3

Produce proteins

Question 4

Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) structure:

Answer 4

Part of the production division

Question 5

Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) function:

Answer 5

Rough ER produces proteins.

Smooth ER metabolizes lipids and stores calcium.

Question 6

Golgi apparatus structure:

Answer 6

The packaging and shipping division.

Question 7

Golgi apparatus function:

Answer 7

Packages proteins for use within or outside of the cell.

Question 8

Lysosomes structure:

Answer 8

Janitorial crew and recycling center.

Question 9

Lysosomes function:

Answer 9

Break down used proteins and other cellular debris.

Question 10

Mitochondria structure:

Answer 10

The power plant

Question 11

Mitochondria function:

Answer 11

Make energy

Question 12

Peroxisomes structure:

Answer 12

Toxic waste treatment facility.

Question 13

Peroxisomes function:

Answer 13

Neutralize and remove toxic substances within the cell.

Question 14

Cytoskeleton elements structure:

Answer 14

Form the framework and infrastructure of the building.

Question 15

Cytoskeleton elements function:

Answer 15

Maintain cell shape and structure and transport materials within the cell.

Question 16

Nucleus structure:

Answer 16

Chief executive officer (CEO).

Question 17

Nucleus function:

Answer 17

It directs the operation of the cell.

Question 18

Plasma membrane structure:

Answer 18

The boundary fence and security gate. Forms the boundary of the cell.