Cell Organelles

Question 0

Mitochondrion

Answer 0

-responsible for cellular respiration, energy production, makes ATP

Question 1

Nucleus

Answer 1

• Controls all functions “control center” of the cell

- genetic material (DNA) found here for reproduction

Question 2

Ribosomes

Answer 2

-protein synthesis occurs here (synthesis means to build)

Question 3

Endoplasmic reticulum

Answer 3

-contains channels to allow transport to occur within the cell

Question 4

Golgi bodies

Answer 4

• packaging center, UPS

- transport and excretion

Question 5

Lysosome

Answer 5

contains enzymes for digestion (nutrition)

Question 6

Centrioles

Answer 6

Aid in reproduction

Question 7

Vacuoles

Answer 7

“Storage bin” for wastes and food.

Question 8

Cytoplasm

Answer 8

Watery fluid inside the cell that all of the organelles are suspended in. 90% water

Question 9

Cell wall

Answer 9

Plant cells only- rigid envelope which helps support, made up of cellulose outside of the cell membrane.

Question 10

Chloroplast

Answer 10

Plant cells only- contains chlorophyll. (Green pigment)

-photosynthesis occurs here

Question 11

Cyclosis (process)

Answer 11

Plant cells only- Circulation of chloroplasts around the cell