Plant VS. Animal Cell Vocabulary

Question 1

Organelle

Answer 1

The specialized structure that performs various functions in the cell

Question 2

Nucleus

Answer 2

Control Center

Question 3

Vacuole

Answer 3

Stores nutrients and gives support.

Question 4

Mitochondria

Answer 4

A powerhouse of the cell; produces energy.

Question 5

Chloroplast

Answer 5

It uses sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to make food by photosynthesis.

Question 6

Golgi Complex

Answer 6

Modifies and packages proteins and carbohydrates in to membrane-bound vesicles for export.

Question 7

Cell Wall

Answer 7

A rigid structure that surrounds the cell membrane.

Question 8

Cell Membrane

Answer 8

The membrane that protects the cell.

Question 9

Lysosome

Answer 9

Breaks down worn-out or damaged organelles, water materials, and foreign invaders.

Question 10

Ribosomes

Answer 10

Makes proteins

Question 11

Rough ER

Answer 11

Synthesizes and packages proteins, and transports materials through the cell

Question 12

Smooth ER

Answer 12

I(t synthesizes lipids that will be exported by the cell; detoxifies poisons, alcohol, and drugs.