Cell Organelles Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the function of a Vacuole?

Digests cell parts

Stores material within a cell (correct)

Transports materials within the cell

Produces energy

What is the Golgi Body?

Closely stacked, flattened sacs in plants only.

What are Ribosomes?

The sites of protein synthesis.

What does the Endoplasmic Reticulum do?

Transports materials within the cell. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Nucleus?

Manages or controls all the cell functions in a eukaryotic cell. Signup and view all the answers

What does a Chloroplast contain?

Chlorophyll. Signup and view all the answers

What do Lysosomes do?

Digest excess or worn-out cell parts, food particles, and invading viruses or bacteria. Signup and view all the answers

What are Ribosomes located on?

Portions of the Endoplasmic Reticulum. Signup and view all the answers

What does a Vacuole provide?

Temporary storage of food, enzymes, and waste products. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Cytoskeleton?

A firm, protective structure that gives the cell its shape. Signup and view all the answers

What do Mitochondria/Chloroplasts produce?

A usable form of energy for the cell. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Golgi Apparatus do?

Packages proteins for transport out of the cell. Signup and view all the answers

What is an Organelle?

Everything inside the cell including the nucleus. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Nucleolus?

Site where ribosomes are made. Signup and view all the answers

What surrounds the cell?

Cell Membrane. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Lipid Bilayer provide?

Support for the cell. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Chromosome?

The collection of DNA in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells. Signup and view all the answers

What do Microtubules consist of?

Hollow tubes that provide support for the cell. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a Flagellum?

Used for movement or sensing things. Signup and view all the answers

What are Phospholipids and Fatty Acid Chains composed of?

A phospholipid bilayer Signup and view all the answers

Which process is associated with Vacuoles?

Excretion Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is responsible for digestion?

Lysosomes Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is responsible for respiration?

Mitochondria Signup and view all the answers

What is Cytoplasm?

The region inside the cell except for the nucleus. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cell Organelles Summary

Vacuole: Stores materials and provides temporary storage for food, enzymes, and waste products.
Golgi Body: Composed of closely stacked, flattened sacs, primarily found in plants, responsible for packaging proteins for transport.
Ribosomes: Sites for protein synthesis, often found on the endoplasmic reticulum as small bumps.
Endoplasmic Reticulum: Transports materials within the cell, contributing to cellular communication and metabolism.
Nucleus: Manages and controls all cell functions in eukaryotic cells, containing genetic information.
Chloroplast: Contains chlorophyll for trapping sunlight energy, giving plants their green color.
Lysosomes: Digest excess or worn-out cell parts, food particles, and invading pathogens, acting as the cell's waste disposal system.
Cytoskeleton: A firm structure that provides shape and support to the cell in plants, fungi, some bacteria, and protists.
Mitochondria: Produces usable energy for the cell via cellular respiration.
Golgi Apparatus: Similar function to the Golgi Body, packaging proteins for transport out of the cell.
Organelle: Refers to all components inside the cell, including the nucleus.
Nucleolus: Site of ribosome production within the nucleus.
Cell Membrane: Surrounds the cell, offering protection and regulating the movement of substances in and out.
Lipid Bilayer: Composed of phospholipids, provides structural support for the cell with two subparts.
Chromosome: The term for the collection of DNA found in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells, essential for genetic information.
Microtubules: Hollow tubes that support the cell and are part of the cytoskeleton.
Flagellum: Hair-like structures utilized for movement and sensing, longer whip-like structures cater to propulsion.
Ingestion: Process by which the cell takes in substances, associated with the plasma membrane.
Digestion: Primarily handled by lysosomes.
Respiration: Mitochondria are responsible for the process of cellular respiration, converting food into energy.
Excretion: Vacuoles play a significant role by expelling waste products.
Cytoplasm: The region within the cell, excluding the nucleus, where organelles are suspended.

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Test your knowledge of cell organelles with this set of flashcards. Each card provides the name of an organelle along with its definition, helping you understand the key functions of these essential cellular components. Perfect for students studying biology or life sciences.