Cells

Question 1

Golgi Complex

Answer 1

Shipping department:
Job- modifies protein and exports them
Location- near rough endoplasmic reticulum
What type of microscope- electron microscope

Question 2

Cell Membrane

Answer 2

Job- controls any movement of substances in and out of the cell
Location- boundary layer surrounding the cell
What type of microscope- light microscope

Question 3

Nucleus

Answer 3

Big boss:
Job- stores the cell’s hereditary material, or DNA, and coordinates the cell’s activities
Location- central region of the cell
What type of microscope- light microscope

Question 4

Centriole

Answer 4

Animal cell:

Job- helps in the formation of the spindle fibres that separate the chromosomes during mitosis

Question 5

Cytoskeleton

Answer 5

Job- assist in moving materials in and out of the cell
Location- gives a cell its shape through intercellular proteins
What microscope- electron microscope

Question 6

Lysosomes

Answer 6

Recycling and security:
Job- destruct proteins
Location- in the cytoplasm
What microscope- light microscope

Question 7

Mitochondria

Answer 7

Power supply:
Job- mini powerhouse where the cells get their energy
Location- in the network of membranous tubules
What type of microscope- electron microscope

Question 8

Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum

Answer 8

Primary production line (makes toys):
Job- protein production; in particular for export out of the cell
Location- found throughout the cell but the density is higher near the nucleus and the Golgi apparatus
What type of microscope- electron microscope

Question 9

Cytoplasm

Answer 9

Factory floor:
Job- holds organelles in place
Location- within the cell membrane
What microscope- light microscope