Organelles and functions

Question 1

Nucleus

Answer 1

Contains genetic information

Question 2

Nucleolus

Answer 2

Manufactures RNA and assembles ribosomes

Question 3

Mitochondria

Answer 3

Produces ATP (adenosine triophosphate)

Question 4

Ribosomes

Answer 4

Translation: RNA is used to produce proteins

Question 5

Cytoplasm

Answer 5

Site of chemical reactions in a cell

Question 6

Golgi Apparatus / Golgi Body

Answer 6

Modifies the protein and packages it into a secretory vesicle

Question 7

Rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER)

Answer 7

Processes (folds) the proteins

Question 8

Soft endoplasmic reticulum (SER)

Answer 8

Site of lipid synthesis

Question 9

Plasma membrane

Answer 9

Controls what leaves or enters the cell

Question 10

Cell wall

Answer 10

Provides strength and structural support to cell (not in animal cells)

Question 11

Permanent Vacuole

Answer 11

Stores water, and minerals
Keeps the cell turgid

Question 12

Centriole

Answer 12

Play a role in organising microtubules
Pull chromosomes to opposite ends of the cell during cell division

Question 13

Flagella

Answer 13

Eukaryotic: 9+2 arrangement
Prokaryotic