Cell Structure and Function

Question 1

Cell Membrane

Answer 1

Protective Structure of the cell which controls what enters and exits it.

Question 2

DNA

Answer 2

A substance that makes up instructions for building the cells components and for carrying out life processes.

Question 3

Ribosomes

Answer 3

Makes the Proteins by following the instructions by the DNA

Question 4

Cytoplasm

Answer 4

Fills the inside of the cell

Question 5

Nuclei

Answer 5

A large organelle that contains a cells DNA it has it’s own membrane that regulates what enters and exits.

Question 6

Mitochondria

Answer 6

Converts energy into nutrients into usable energy.

Question 7

E.R.

Answer 7

Transports cells from one part of a cell to another.

Question 8

Golgi Apparatus

Answer 8

Receives small proteins from the E.R. and assembles them into larger, more complex proteins then stores or packages them for shipping.

Question 9

Vacuoles

Answer 9

Organelles that break down waste.

Question 10

Lysosome

Answer 10

Organelles that store materials.

Question 11

Chloroplasts

Answer 11

An organelle that uses the suns energy to make sugar though the process of photosynthesis. (the sugar is the cells food.)

Question 12

Central Vacuole

Answer 12

Stores liquids and gets rid of waste.

Question 13

Cell Wall

Answer 13

Provides shape, protection, and support.