Cellular Components: Function

Question 1

Digest foreign molecules and worn and damaged organelles

Answer 1

Lysosomes

Question 2

Release energy from food molecules and transform energy into usable ATP

Answer 2

Mitochondria

Question 3

synthesizes carbohydrates and packages molecules for secretion, secretes lipids and glycoproteins

Answer 3

Golgi complex

Question 4

Synthesize proteins

Answer 4

Ribosomes

Question 5

Metabolizes nonpolar compounds and stores calcium in striated muscle cells

Answer 5

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

Question 6

Assist in protein synthesis. Contains ribosomes

Answer 6

Rough endoplasmic reticulum

Question 7

Serves as matrix substance in which chemical reactions occur

Answer 7

Cytoplasm

Question 8

Gives form to cell and controls the passage of materials into and out of cell

Answer 8

Plasma membrane

Question 9

Helps to organize spindle fibers and distribute chromosomes during mitosis

Answer 9

Centrosome

Question 10

Contains genetic code that determines which proteins and enzymes will be manufactured by the cell

Answer 10

Chromatin

Question 11

Store and release various substances within the cytoplasm

Answer 11

Vacuoles

Question 12

Produce ribosomal RNA for ribosomes

Answer 12

Nucleolus

Question 13

Support cytoplasm and transport materials within the cytoplasm

Answer 13

Microfilaments and microtubules

Question 14

Supports nucleus and controls the passage of materials between nucleus and cytoplasm

Answer 14

Nuclear envelope

Question 15

Move particles along cell surface or move the cell

Answer 15

Cilia and flagella

Question 16

Contain enzymes that detoxify harmful molecules and breakdown hydrogen peroxide

Answer 16

Peroxisomes