Parts of the Cell!
What is the Nucleus? What is it's function/job?
It is the part of a eukaryotic cell that directs cell activities and contains genetic information stored in DNA. Also, the control center of the cell, similar to the brain.
What is the Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (S.E.R.)? What is it's function/job?
It is a transport/delivery system that has no ribosomes. Also, used for the manufacturing of lipids
What is the Cell Membrane? What is it's function/job?
It is a flexible covering, that protects the inside of a cell from the environment outside a cell.
What are Eukaryotic cells?
They are cells that contain a nucleus and other organelles. They are also bigger and more complex than prokaryotic cells. These cells make up animals, plants, and fungi.
What is the Nucleolus? What is it's function/job?
It is found in the nucleus. It is where ribosomal RNA is made.
What does the Ribosome do? What is it's function/job?
It is round small granules made of RNA. Also, makes proteins.
What does the Lysosome do? What is it's function/job?
It is a sac that contains digestive enzymes; where digestion happens inside the cell. Transports things in and out of the cell.
What are Prokaryotic Cells?
These are cells that are much smaller and simpler than Eukaryotic Cells. Single-celled organisms like archaea are made up of a single Prokaryotic cell.
What is the Cytoplasm? What is it's function/job?
It is a fluid inside a cell that contains salt and other molecules. Also, the jelly–like fluid that holds the organelles in place.
What is the Golgi Complex? What is it's function/job?
It is the organelle that packages and distributes proteins and other substances in cells to be moved into and out of the cell.
What does the Vesicle do? What is it's function/job?
It is a sac that contains material to be transported into and out of a cell. It is part of the Golgi.
What are Animal Cells?
Animals Cells are cells that are specialized, this is because they have different shapes depending on what job they do within an animal's body.
What is the Cytoskeleton? What is it's function/job?
It is a network, that contains threadlike proteins that are joined together to keep the shape of the cell.
What is a Mitochondria? What is it's function/job?
It is the powerhouse of the cell, site of cellular respiration. Also, gives the cell energy.
What is the difference between a Vesicle and a Lysosome?
Lysosomes are mainly found in animal cells and Vesicles are primarily found in plant cells.
Name that human body cell! This is the cell that transmits signals through the body:
Nerve Cell (Neurons)
What does the Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (R.E.R.) do? What is it's function/job?
It is a transport system that has ribosomes. Also, manufactures and moves proteins and other substances.
What is Vacuole? What is it's function/job?
It is a large sac for storage that stores things like water and waste products.
What is the Nuclear Envelope? What is it's function/job?
It is two membranes with many pores that surround the nucleus. This is also what lets things in and out of the nucleus.
Name that human body cell! The cell that stores energy:
The Fat Cell (Adipocytes)