cell organelle functions

Question 1

nucleus

Answer 1

“brain” of cell; controls activities

Question 2

nuclear membrane

Answer 2

separates the nucleus from the cytoplasm

Question 3

nucleoli

Answer 3

Contain RNA and are involved in protein synthesis

Question 4

chromosomes

Answer 4

pass genes from generation to generation

Question 5

cell membrane

Answer 5

regulates materials from entering and exiting the cell

Question 6

rough endoplasmic reticulum

Answer 6

protein synthesis

Question 7

smooth endoplasmic reticulum

Answer 7

creation & storage of lipids and steroids

Question 8

ribosomes

Answer 8

production of proteins

Question 9

golgi bodies

Answer 9

process and package protein and lipid molecules to be exported from the cell

Question 10

mitochondria

Answer 10

generate chemical energy to power biochem reactions

Question 11

chloroplasts

Answer 11

convert solar energy into energy for the cell

Question 12

leucoplasts

Answer 12

synthesis and storage of starch lipids and proteins

Question 13

vacuoles/vessicles

Answer 13

storage of different materials

Question 14

lysosomes

Answer 14

“cleaners” of the cell; break down old material

Question 15

centrioles

Answer 15

help with cell division

Question 16

spindle fibers

Answer 16

divide the genetic material in a cell

Question 17

cilia/flagella

Answer 17

movement

Question 18

cell wall

Answer 18

provides support & protection