Cell Parts & Functions

Question 1

Eukaryote

Answer 1

Membrace bound organelle with many cells, large in size

Function: Found in living organisms like plants and animals

Question 2

Prokaryote

Answer 2

Not membrane bound organelle/nucleus, single celled organisms

Function: Found in bacteria or archaea

Question 3

Nucleus

Answer 3

Controls all activities of the cell

Found in both eu. cells

Question 4

Nucleolus

Answer 4

Assembles the cell’s ribosomes

Found in both eu. cells

Question 5

Endoplastic Reticulum (Rough)

Answer 5

Modifies protein and phospholipid

Found in both eu. cells

Question 6

Endoplastic Reticulum (Smooth)

Answer 6

Builds lipids, carbohydrates, and hormones

Found in both eu. cells

Question 7

Golgi Body (Apparatus)

Answer 7

Sorting, tagging, packaging, and distribution

Found in both eu. cells

Question 8

Vesicles

Answer 8

Move molecules, secrete substances, digest materials, or regulate the pressure in the cell

Found in both eu. cells

Question 9

Lysosomes

Answer 9

Break down and recucle materials within the cells

Found in animal eu. cell

Question 10

Ribosomes

Answer 10

Site for protein synthesis

Found in both eu. cells

Question 11

Mitochondria

Answer 11

Site for energy synthesis/manifacture

Found in both eu. cells

Question 12

Nuclear Envelope

Answer 12

Barrier between the nucleus and remainder of the cell

Found in both eu. cells

Question 13

Cell Membrane

Answer 13

Selective movement of materials in and out of the cell

Found in both eu. cells

Question 14

Cell Wall

Answer 14

Protects, gives shape, supports

Found in both eu. cells

Question 15

Chloroplasts

Answer 15

Carry out photosynthesis

Found in plant eu. cells

Question 16

Central Vacuole

Answer 16

Storage and transportation

Found in plant eu. cells

Question 17

Cytoplasm

Answer 17

Biochemical reactions & provides medium for suspension of cell organelles

Found in both eu. cells

Question 18

Pili

Answer 18

Mediate contact between bacteria and host tissues during infection

Found in pro. Cell

Question 19

Flagellum

Answer 19

Allows movement of the cell

Found in animal eu. cells

Question 20

Nucleoid Region

Answer 20

Irregularly-shaped section of a prokaryotic cell where DNA is housed

Found in pro. cells

Question 21

Capsule

Answer 21

Provide a protective shield against host immune recognition

Found in pro. cells

Question 22

Nucleus Pore

Answer 22

Passage of material in and out of the nucleus

Found in both eu. cells

Question 23

Plasmid

Answer 23

Encode genes to ensure their maintenance and transmission

Found in pro. cells

Question 24

Mesosome

Answer 24

Cell wall formation, DNA replication and distribution to daughter cells

Found in pro. cells

Question 25

Cocci

Answer 25

Disease-causing pathogens Bacteria

Question 26

Bacilli

Answer 26

Produce a host of enzymes, antibiotics, and other metabolites Bacteria

Question 27

Spirilla

Answer 27

Causing diseases such as syphilis and Lyme disease Bacteria