organelles

Question 1

function of cytoplasm?

Answer 1

holds organelles in jelly-like substance and fills space within cell

Question 2

function of nucleus?

Answer 2

contains genetic material (DNA) and controls the functions of a cell

Question 3

function of ribosomes?

Answer 3

site of protein synthesis (amino acids joining together to make protiens)

Question 4

function of nuclear membrane?

Answer 4

allows DNA and proteins to leave through holes in membrane

Question 5

function of nucleolus?

Answer 5

contains RNA to make proteins

Question 6

function of endoplasmic reticulum?

Answer 6

provides surface for chemical reactions and transports/stores proteins

Question 7

function of golgi apparatus?

Answer 7

modify and packages proteins

Question 8

function of lysosomes?

Answer 8

breaks down waste or worn out organelles with enzymes

Question 9

function of mitochondria?

Answer 9

site for cellular respiration to release energy

Question 10

function of cytoskeleton?

Answer 10

gives the cell shape and helps with cell movement

Question 11

function of cell membrane?

Answer 11

separates cell from external environment and controls what moves in and out through phospholipid bilayer