unit 1 cell organelles

Question 1

cell wall

Answer 1

cell wall gives shape and support, helps plant stand upright, made of cellulos

Question 2

Cell membrane

Answer 2

Cell membrane: controls what goes in and out of the cell such as water, nutrients, and waste

Question 3

Nucleus

Answer 3

Nucleus: the brains of the cell, directs activities of the cell, contains chromosomes

Question 4

Nuclear Membrane

Answer 4

Nuclear Membrane: protection, controls the materials that move in and out of the nucleus

Question 5

Mitochondria

Answer 5

Mitochondria: powerhouse, burns sugar to produce most energy for the cell

Question 6

Endoplasmic Reticulum

Answer 6

Endoplasmic Reticulum: delivery system, passageways that carry materials from one part of the cell to another

Question 7

RIbosomes

Answer 7

Ribosome: makes proteins and passes them to the E.R.

Question 8

Golgi body:

Answer 8

Golgi body: receives proteins and other materials from the E.R., packages them and distributes them to other parts of the cell

Question 9

chloroplast

Answer 9

chloroplast: captures energy from the Sun and uses it to produce food for plant cells

Question 10

Large central vacuole

Answer 10

Large central vacuole: stores water and nutrients needed by cell and also stores waste

Question 11

Lysosome

Answer 11

Lysosome: contains enzymes (chemicals) to digest wastes, foods, and worn or damaged cells

Question 12

Chromosome

Answer 12

Chromosome: carries the code material (DNA) that controls the cell’s activities

Question 13

Cytoplasm

Answer 13

Cytoplasm: constantly moving fluid that contains organelles, provides shape and support