Cell Parts and Their Functions

Question 0

Nucleus

Answer 0

Nucleus: controls most cell activities. CC (Control Center)

Question 1

Cell Membrane

Answer 1

Cell Membrane: controls what enters and exits the cell. BP (Border Patrol)

Question 2

Chromosome

Answer 2

Chromosome: determines traits; made of DNA; contains genes.

Question 3

Ribosome

Answer 3

Ribosome: manufactures protein. PF (Protein Factories)

Question 4

Mitochondrion

Answer 4

Mitochondrion: produces energy. PH (Power House)

Plural is Mitochondria

Question 5

Endoplasmic Reticulum E.R.

Answer 5

E.R: transplant proteins, lipids, and other molecules. SOC (System of Canals)

Question 6

Golgi Body

Answer 6

Golgi Bodies: prepares and packages protein made by cell. PP (Protein Packs)

Question 7

Lysosomes

Answer 7

Lysosomes: breaks down and repairs old cell parts. SS (Suicide Sacks)

Question 8

Vacuole

Answer 8

Vacuole: stores food, water, and minerals. ST (Storage Tanks)

Question 9

Chloroplast

Answer 9

Chloroplast: contains chlorophyll; site of photosynthesis.

Question 10

Cell Wall

Answer 10

Cell Wall: rigid outer layer in a plant cell.