cells

Question 1

what is the nucleus?

Answer 1

holds the DNA, RNA and chromosomes of a cell

Question 2

what is the cell membrane?

Answer 2

allows substances to move in and out of the cell via diffusion, osmosis or active transport

Question 3

what is the golgi apparatus?

Answer 3

modifies, stores and packs proteins and lipids from the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)

Question 4

what are the centrioles?

Answer 4

use the spindle formation to pull chromosomes to either side of the nucleus during cell division

Question 5

what is the rough endoplasmic reticulum?

Answer 5

has ribosomes attached to its surface and makes proteins

Question 6

what is the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

Answer 6

does NOT have any ribosomes attached to its surface but makes lipids

Question 7

what are lysosomes?

Answer 7

act as the stomach for the cell, and contain digestive enzymes that break down waste products, damaged parts of cells and bacteria

Question 8

what is the mitochondria?

Answer 8

(POWERHOUSE OF THE CELL in deep booming voice)
produces energy called ATP

Question 9

what are ribosomes?

Answer 9

the site of protein synthesis (where proteins are made)