Cell Structures

Question 1

Centrioles

Answer 1

Assist with the organization of mitotic spindles, which extend and contract for the purpose of cellular movement during mitosis and meiosis.

Question 2

Cytoplasm

Answer 2

Gelatinous fluid located inside of cell membrane that contains organelles

Question 3

Microtubule

Answer 3

Involved with cellular movement including intracellular transport and cell division.

Question 4

Mitochondrion

Answer 4

Responsible for cellular respiration, where energy is produced by converting nutrients into ATP

Question 5

Nucleolus

Answer 5

Resides inside of the nucleus and is the site of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) transcription, processing, and assembly

Question 6

Nucleus

Answer 6

Contains the cell’s DNA and is surrounded by the nuclear envelope

Question 7

Ribosome

Answer 7

Located in the cytoplasm and also the membrane of the rough endoplasmic reticulum. Messenger RNA (mRNA) binds to ribosomes and proteins are synthesized