Animal Cell

Question 1

Nucleus

Answer 1

contains all of the DNA, and directs the cell’s activities such as growth, division, and protein synthesis.

Question 2

Mitochondria

Answer 2

where oxygen and glucose are converted into ATP, site of cellular respiration

Question 3

Cytoplasm

Answer 3

a thick, gel-like fluid that fills up space inside the cell

Question 4

Microtubule

Answer 4

forms spindles that organize and separate the chromosomes during cell division

Question 5

Centrosome

Answer 5

contains centrioles, that help to organize and synergize microtubules during mitosis

Question 6

Microfilament

Answer 6

has an important role in cell movement, cell division, and muscle contraction

Question 7

Lysosome

Answer 7

contains protein enzymes that break down molecules into components for more use by cell

Question 8

Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

Answer 8

transport and modify lipids

Question 9

Vacuole

Answer 9

small storage packets that contain oxygen, carbon dioxide, or water

Question 10

Secretory Vesicle

Answer 10

controls the transport of hormones or neurotransmitters from an organelle

Question 11

Peroxisome

Answer 11

performs oxidative digestion

Question 12

Golgi Vesicle

Answer 12

sealed droplets of liquids or fats

Question 13

Golgi Apparatus

Answer 13

packaging center of the cell

Question 14

Chromatin

Answer 14

chromosomes are composed, contains DNA, RNA, and protein

Question 15

Nucleolus

Answer 15

small part of the nucleus where the ribosomes are made

Question 16

Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum

Answer 16

transportation and modification of proteins

Question 17

Ribosomes

Answer 17

organelles made of RNA and protein

Question 18

Cell or Plasma Membrane

Answer 18

the outer part of a cell that forms a boundary, only certain molecules can pass easily