cell structures and organelles

Question 1

nucleous

Answer 1

control centre of the cell, and the repository of genetic information

Question 2

lysosome

Answer 2

garbage disposal of the cell. they contain digestive enzymes that break down waste

Question 3

mitochondria

Answer 3

powerhouse of the cell. cellular respiration occurs here, which releases energy for the cell to use (ATP)

Question 4

smooth er

Answer 4

‘highway’ of the cell, makes lipids

Question 5

golgi apparatus

Answer 5

stores, modified and packages proteins

Question 6

cell membrane

Answer 6

boundary of the cell, regulates the transport of materials entering and exiting the cell

Question 7

cytoplasm

Answer 7

contains nutrients and suspends other organelles

Question 8

centrioles

Answer 8

aids in cell division; made of microtubules

Question 9

rough er

Answer 9

‘highway’ of the cell, makes proteins

Question 10

ribosome

Answer 10

the site of protein synthesis

Question 11

vacuole

Answer 11

storage container for water, food, enzymes, waste, etc.

Question 12

chloroplast

Answer 12

contains chlorophyll, and thus is the site of glucose production

Question 13

cell wall

Answer 13

provides extra strength and stability for the cell