cell structure functions (only)

Question 1

Cell membrane

Answer 1

Separates and protects cell from it’s surroundings. Regulates what goes into and out of the cell (selectively permeable)

Question 2

Cell wall

Answer 2

surrounds cell membrane. Provides support to cell and is strong and rigid

Question 3

Cytoplasm

Answer 3

Jelly-like substance. Carries out chemical reactions and supports organelles

Question 4

Nucleus

Answer 4

controls cells activities. Contains DNA. Surrounded by nuclear envelope/membrane

Question 5

Nucleoulus

Answer 5

produces ribosomes

Question 6

Nucleoplasm

Answer 6

Jelly like substance that contains DNA and chromatin

Question 7

Rough ER

Answer 7

Processes and transports proteins. Studded with ribosomes which carry out protein syntheesis

Question 8

Smooth ER

Answer 8

detoxifies harmful substances, and regulates calcium levels in cells.

Question 9

Ribosomes

Answer 9

Builds proteins

Question 10

Golgi body/apparatus

Answer 10

Modifies, stores, and transports proteins from the rough ER and substances like fats from the SER

Question 11

vacuoles

Answer 11

Stores harmful substances. Animal cells have lots of small vacuoles while plant cells have one large one. Keeps plants firm by pressing against cell wall

Question 12

vesicles

Answer 12

for transport of substances

Question 13

Lysosomes

Answer 13

break down waste, damaged cell parts, and unwanted materials using digestive enzymes.

Question 14

Mitochondria

Answer 14

site of cellular resporation. Breaks down glucose to produce energy.

Question 15

Chloroplasts

Answer 15

Site of photosynthesis. Use solar energy and CO2 to produce glucose.

Question 16

cytoskeleton

Answer 16

Network of fibers which provide support and structure and allow for movement in the cell.

Question 17

centrioles

Answer 17

small cylindrical structures found in animal cells. Help organize cell division.