Organelles

Question 1

What is an organelle?

Answer 1

They are specialized parts of a cell that have unique jobs to perform.

Question 2

What are the two types of cells? (Not prokaryote and eukaryote)

Answer 2

The animal cell and the plant cell.

Question 3

What are the parts of the cells and which are their functions?

Answer 3

Cell membrane: maintains the internal structure of the cell
Cytoplasm: jelly-like substance containing organelles
Nucleus: directs the cells activities.
Endoplasmic Reticulum: folded membranes that work as a transportation system.
Mitochondria: they convert the chemical energy into oxygen and other nutrients for the cell.
Ribosomes: begins the process of making proteins.
Lysosome: contains powerful chemicals that break down harmful molecules. (Tip Lysol)
Vacuole: it stores water and nutrients and helps digest food.

Question 4

What are 3 more organelles that plant cells have and which is their function?

Answer 4

Cell wall: a rigid wall that provides support.
Vacuole: the larger vacuole helps the plant cell store nutrients.
Chloroplast: they contain chlorophyll to get energy.