Organelles & Their Functions

Question 1

Function of the Nucleus

Answer 1

Contains the cells DNA & is the control centre of the cell.

Question 2

Function of the Ribosome

Answer 2

The organelle which amino acids are hooked together to make proteins.

Question 3

Function of the Mitochondrion

Answer 3

Breaks down food molecules to make ATP

Question 4

Function of the Endoplasmic Reticulum

Answer 4

Makes lipids, breaks down drugs/substances, and packages proteins for Golgi complex

Question 5

Function of the Chloroplasts

Answer 5

Uses the energy of sunlight to make food

Question 6

Function of the Golgi Complex

Answer 6

Processes and Transports proteins and materials out of cell

Question 7

Function of the Large Central Vacuole

Answer 7

Stores water and other materials

Question 8

Function of the Lysosome

Answer 8

Digests food particles, wastes, cell parts and foreign invaders.