Study Guide: cells

Question 1

function of the Mitochondria

Answer 1

site of cellular respiration, produces energy for the cell

Question 2

function of the vacuole

Answer 2

storage area, stores food, water or waste

Question 3

function of the cell membrane

Answer 3

controls what comes in and out of the cell; protects cell

Question 4

function of the endoplasmic reticulum

Answer 4

transports protiens + other materials to other parts of the cell

Question 5

function of the nucleus

Answer 5

control center of the cell, controls the cells activities

Question 6

function of a chloroplast

Answer 6

turns sunlight into usable energy

Question 7

function of the cell wall

Answer 7

provides structure and protection to the cell, boxlike shape

Question 8

function of a ribosome

Answer 8

creates protiens