| Question |
Answer |
| phospholipid bilayer |
Cellular membranes are made of this. |
| mitochondria |
The power house of the cell. Uses glucose to create energy for cell processes. |
| chromosomes |
Made of DNA |
| lysosomes |
Contains digestive enzymes. |
| Golgi apparatus |
The post office for the cell. Looks like a stack of pancakes. |
| nucleolus |
Lies within the nucleus and produces ribosomes. |
| ribosomes |
Responsible for protein production. |
| endoplasmic reticulum |
A series of canal-like structures. Can be smooth or rough depending on whether it is associated with ribosomes or not. |
| nuclear pores |
Surrounds the nucleus. A double phospholipid bilayer, it has pores in it through which RNA leaves. |
| cilia |
Used by the cell for motion. Often seen in large numbers. |
| flagella |
Used by the cell for motion. Usually only one or two per cell. |
| centrioles |
Used by animal cells for cell division. |
| microtubule |
A protein resembling a straw used by cells to support structure or move. |
| microfilament |
A thin protein used by cells in their skeleton. |
| cytoskeleton |
Microfilaments and microtubules make up this for the cell. |
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