Organelle names and functions

Question 1

Cytoplasmic Membrane

Answer 1

PL bilayer & membrane proteins. Separates the inside & outside of cell, control

molecules passing in & out of cell

Question 2

Cytoplasm

Answer 2

Supports all organelles, serves as medium for chemical reactions

Question 3

Nucleus

Answer 3

Contains DNA (chromosomes)

Question 4

Nucleolus

Answer 4

Produces ribosomes

Question 5

Endoplasmic Reticulum

Answer 5

Traps RNA as it leaves nucleus, meeting place between RNA & Ribosomes

Question 6

Ribosomes

Answer 6

Translate RNA sequence into aa sequence to complete the primary protein structure

Question 7

Golgi Apparatus

Answer 7

Activates new proteins

Question 8

Centrioles

Answer 8

2 tubular structures, conduct mitosis

Question 9

Mitochondria

Answer 9

Produce most of cells ATP in presence of oxygen (“Power Plant” of cell)

Question 10

Lysosomes

Answer 10

Bubbles filled with digestive enzymes, break down large particles

Question 11

Vacuole

Answer 11

Container organelle, contains molecules that a cell stores for later