Cell organelles

Question 1

structure within a cell (body part)

Answer 1

organelle

Question 2

protective layer around the cell

Answer 2

plasma (cell) membrane

Question 3

control center.. contains genetic info (DNA)

Answer 3

nucleus

Question 4

where ribosomes are made. RNA found here

Answer 4

nucleolus

Question 5

makes proteins- many in each cell (makes traits)

Answer 5

ribosomes

Question 6

makes and transports lipids, detoxifies harmful things; found near nucleus

Answer 6

smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER)

Question 7

produces energy (powerhouse of cell) ATP??

Answer 7

mitochondria

Question 8

collects, modifies, packages, and releases molecules (like a post office)

Answer 8

golgi body

Question 9

transports substances from the golgi body

Answer 9

vesicle

Question 10

stores water or food (not as big in animal cells)

Answer 10

vacuole

Question 11

contains digestive enzymes to break things down

Answer 11

lysosome

Question 12

gel-like fluid that organelles are suspended in

Answer 12

cytoplasm

Question 13

protein fibers which give the cell support

Answer 13

cytoskeleton

Question 14

aid in movement, like the hair in our lungs

Answer 14

cilia

Question 15

aid in movement, like sperm

Answer 15

flagella

Question 16

occur in cell division (animal and protist cells)

Answer 16

centrioles

Question 17

makes and transports proteins

Answer 17

rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER)