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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What part of the cell is known as the "powerhouse"? | mitochondria |
| What is the role of mitochondria? | To release energy (by breaking down food) |
| Where are proteins made? | Ribosomes |
| What part of the cell "breaks down" materials? | Lysosomes |
| What part of the cell is known as the "control center" or "brain"? | Nucleus |
| What makes food for a plant using the suns energy? (hint: GREEN) | Chloroplast |
| This part controls what goes in and out of the cell. | Cell Membrane |
| This part provides rigid structure and protection. | Cell Wall |
| What does "DNA" stand for? | Deoxyribonucleic Acid! |
| AKA: "storage tank" | Vacuole |
| Cell City Analogy: Scrap Yard | Lysosomes |
| Cell City Analogy: Postal Office | Golgi Apparatus |
| Cell City Analogy: Widget | Protein |
| Cell City Analogy: Small Shops | Ribosomes |
| What part of the cell passes on traits? | Chromosomes |
| What are the two pairs of chemical bases in DNA? | A & T C & G |
| How many chromosomes are in each human cell? | 46 |
| What part is the largest of the organelles? | Nucleus |
| Where is the Nucleolus located? | In the Nucleus |