Parts of a Cell

Question 1

Organelles

Answer 1

These are structures that enable the cell to live, grow and reproduce.

Question 2

Cell Membrane

Answer 2

Outer layer of cell. Allows nutrients into the cell and wastes outside of the cell.

Question 3

Cytoplasm

Answer 3

A jelly-like fluid contained in the cell that holds the organelles.

Question 4

The Nucleus

Answer 4

The control center of the cell. Contains the cells data.

Question 5

Mitochondria

Answer 5

Power center of cell. Provides the energy the cell needs to move, divide, etc.

Question 6

Ribosomes

Answer 6

Sits where proteins are made. Cell parts are made of proteins.

Question 7

Smooth ER

Answer 7

Makes lipids.

Question 8

Rough ER

Answer 8

Transportation system of cell for proteins.

Question 9

Golgi Apparatus/Body

Answer 9

Packing house of cell. Packages, processes, and ships out the stuff the cell makes.

Question 10

Centrioles

Answer 10

Paired barrel-shaped organelles located in the cytoplasm of animal cells. Play as the cells skeletal system.

Question 11

Lysosomes

Answer 11

Digests food particles and cell parts. Protects cell by digesting foreign invaders.

Question 12

Vacuole

Answer 12

Vacuole is largest organelle in the plant cell. Stores water, food & wastes.

Question 13

Cell Wall

Answer 13

Found only in plant cells. Protects and supports the cell.

Question 14

Chloroplasts

Answer 14

Found only in plant cell. Contains chlorophyll (makes plant green). Where photosynthesis takes place.