Cell Functions

Question 1

Plasma membrane

Answer 1

Controls what gets in and out

Question 2

Nucleus

Answer 2

Has DNA and is the control center

Question 3

Cytoplasm

Answer 3

The fluid part holding organelles chemicals and proteins

Question 4

Ribosomes

Answer 4

Where proteins are made and synthesized

Question 5

Endoplasmic reticulum

Answer 5

Two kinds: Rough ER and smooth ER
Transport within the cell. Production of lipids and carbs
When ribosomes are attached and therefore plays a role in protein synthesis

Question 6

Golgi body

Answer 6

Package various chemicals to be secreted

Question 7

Secretory vesicles

Answer 7

Membrane-bound sack with a chemical that travels to the membrane to be released

Question 8

Lysosome

Answer 8

Main function is to break down lipids proteins and some carbs. Contain enzymes

Question 9

Centrioles

Answer 9

Play a big role in cell reproduction

Question 10

Cilia

Answer 10

Hairs on the outside of cells (tiny hairlike structures) that move mucus and trap foreign particles

Question 11

Microfilaments

Answer 11

Aid in movement in cells

Question 12

Mitochondria

Answer 12

Major site of ATP energy synthesis