Parts of a cell

Question 1

What is an organelle

Answer 1

Structure within a cell

Question 2

Cell membrane

Answer 2

Protective barrier around cell

Question 3

Nucleus

Answer 3

“Control Center” contains genetic info (DNA) has own membrane “nucleus membrane

Question 4

Nucleolus

Answer 4

Where ribosomes are made here RNA is found here

Question 5

Smooth Endoplasmic reticulum

Answer 5

Makes and transports lipids, detoxifies harmful things found near nucleus

Question 6

Rough Endoplasmic reticululm

Answer 6

Makes and transports proteins near the nucleus

Question 7

Mitochondria

Answer 7

Produces energy for the cell

Question 8

Golgi body

Answer 8

Collects, modifies, packages, and releases molecules

Question 9

Vesicle

Answer 9

Transports substances from golgi body

Question 10

Vacoule

Answer 10

stores water or food

Question 11

Lysosome

Answer 11

Contains digestive enzymes to break things down

Question 12

Cytoplasm

Answer 12

Gel-like fluid that organelles are suspended in

Question 13

Cytoskeleton

Answer 13

Protein fibers which give the Cell support

Question 14

Cilia

Answer 14

Aid in movement like hairs in your lungs

Question 15

Flagella

Answer 15

Aid in movement like sperm

Question 16

Large vacoule

Answer 16

Extra water storage

Question 17

Chloroplasts

Answer 17

Used to make energy for the plant