ORGANELLES Test

Question 1

Cell Membrane

Answer 1

Protects cells and lets things in and out of the cell.

Question 2

Cell Wall

Answer 2

Rigid structure that gives support, protection, and structure for the cell.

Question 3

Nucleus

Answer 3

Control center of the cell and contains DNA.

Question 4

Nucleolus

Answer 4

Assembles and produces the cell’s Ribosomes.

Question 5

Nuclear Membrane

Answer 5

Protects nucleus and transports things in and out of the nucleus.

Question 6

Chromatin

Answer 6

Packages DNA into tight strands.

Question 7

Cytoplasm

Answer 7

Fluid of the cell and gives it shape.

Question 8

Mitochondria

Answer 8

Generates energy for the cell.

Question 9

Lysosomes

Answer 9

Breaks down cells that aren’t doing their job.

Question 10

Chloroplasts

Answer 10

Uses sunlight to produce food.

Question 11

Ribosomes

Answer 11

Works with the nucleus to make proteins.

Question 12

Endoplasmic Reticulum

Answer 12

Transports things to and from the nucleus.

Question 13

Vacuole

Answer 13

Stores food, water, and waste.

Question 14

Golgi Bodies

Answer 14

Ships and delivers proteins throughout the cell.

Question 15

Centrioles

Answer 15

Serve as the cell’s skeletal system by dividing the cell and making a exact copy of it.