Cross-Section of an Animal Cell Diagram

Questions and Answers

What is the function of the Cell Membrane?

Allows some substances to pass through and blocks others.

What is contained in a Lysosome?

Digestive enzymes.

What does the Nucleus contain?

Mostly DNA in chromosomes.

What surrounds the nucleus?

Nuclear Membrane. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a Vacuole?

Fills with food being digested and waste material. Signup and view all the answers

What do Mitochondria convert?

Energy stored in glucose into ATP. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Centrosome?

Helps organize microtubules during cell division. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Cytoplasm?

Holds the organelles in place. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Rough ER produce?

Proteins. Signup and view all the answers

What is produced by the Smooth ER?

Lipids (fats) and membrane proteins. Signup and view all the answers

What are Ribosomes made of?

RNA. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Golgi Body?

Modifies, processes, and packages proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cell Membrane

Composed of protein and fat, regulating substance passage.
Selectively permeable, allowing certain materials to enter or exit the cell.

Lysosome

Contains digestive enzymes essential for breaking down cellular nutrients.
Plays a crucial role in waste processing within the cell.

Nucleus and Nucleolus

Nucleus houses primarily DNA organized into chromosomes, governing cell functions.
Nucleolus is the site of RNA production, which is essential for ribosome formation in the cytoplasm.

Nuclear Membrane

Protective barrier surrounding the nucleus, maintaining its integrity.

Vacuole

Functions as a storage compartment, holding digested food and waste materials being expelled from the cell.

Mitochondria

Known as the powerhouse of the cell, converting glucose into ATP, the energy currency of the cell.

Centrosome

Critical for organizing microtubules during cell division, contributing to cellular structure and integrity.

Cytoplasm

A gel-like substance that supports and protects organelles, maintaining cellular structure.

Rough ER (Endoplasmic Reticulum)

Involved in the transport of materials and the synthesis of proteins, studded with ribosomes.

Smooth ER (Endoplasmic Reticulum)

Synthesizes lipids and membrane proteins, lacking ribosomes, and playing a key role in detoxification.

Ribosomes

Small organelles made mainly of RNA, serving as the sites of protein synthesis.

Golgi Body (Apparatus)

Functions in modifying, processing, and packaging proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates, critical for cellular function.

Description

Test your knowledge of the animal cell's structure with this quiz. Each card covers key components and their functions, helping you understand the intricacies of cell biology. Perfect for students learning about cell anatomy.