Organelles

Question 1

Define the function of the nucleus

Answer 1

Controls and regulates activities in the cell

Question 2

Define the function of rough endoplasmic reticulum

Answer 2

The rough endoplasmic reticulum contains ribosomes, which are small, round organelles whose function it is to make those proteins.

Question 3

Define the function of smooth endoplasmic reticulum

Answer 3

• synthesis of lipids, including cholesterol and phospholipids, which are used in the production of new cellular membrane
• synthesis of steroid hormones from cholesterol

Question 4

Define the function of mitochondria

Answer 4

Generates energy
Powerhouse cell
Production of ATP

Question 5

Define the function of ribosomes

Answer 5

• makes proteins (protein synthesis)

Question 6

Define the function of cytoplasm

Answer 6

• allows chemical reactions to happen

- organelles are held inside it

Question 7

Define the function of the cell membrane

Answer 7

• Cell membranes serve as barriers and gatekeepers

- allow for diffusion of small molecules

Question 8

Define the function of Golgi apparatus

Answer 8

• helps package proteins and lipid molecules

Question 9

What is the function of microfilaments

Answer 9

functions = cell motility, endocytosis and exocytosis

Question 10

Name the function of centrioles

Answer 10

Microtubules that serve as a cells skeletal system

Question 11

Define the function of cilia

Answer 11

Move an entire organism

Move material within an organism

Question 12

Define the function of flagella

Answer 12

Movement, propeller like movement

Question 13

Define the function of a lysosome

Answer 13

Destroy foreign material inside or outside the cell
Breakdown material ingested by phagocytic cells
Autophagy

Question 14

Define the function of vacuoles

Answer 14

Contain water with a number of different compounds in it, function varies depending on the type of cell they are in