Unit 2

Question 1

Nuclear membrane

Answer 1

Protects genetic code

Question 2

Cell wall

Answer 2

Pectin and cellulose 3 layer barrier providing strength and structure

Question 3

Chloroplast

Answer 3

Converts light energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis (chlorophyll)

Question 4

Mitochondria

Answer 4

Generates ATP for cells

Question 5

Nucleus

Answer 5

Holds the chromosomes and transcribes mRNA (brain of the cell)

Question 6

Cytoskeleton

Answer 6

Gives structure and shape to the cell

Question 7

Rough ER

Answer 7

Synthesizes, folds, transports proteins using ribosomes, synthesizes lipids and steroids

Question 8

Ribosomes

Answer 8

Translates genetic information from mRNA into proteins

Question 9

Golgi Appartus

Answer 9

Modifies and adjusts proteins for use all over the cell (packaging, sending out)

Question 10

Lysosomes

Answer 10

Contains enzymes that protect the cell from foreign invaders (white blood cells)

Question 11

Plasma membrane

Answer 11

Phospholipid bilayer that is semipermeable (regulate passages)

Question 12

Cytoplasm

Answer 12

The water that holds organelles together (structure)