Animal cell
What does the Nucleus do in a cell?
It organizes, protects, stores, and copies DNA. It is known as the "brain" of a cell.
What does a Ribosomes do in a cell?
They are round small granules made of RNA and are the sites for protein synthesis which means they make proteins.
What does the cytoskeleton do in a cell?
This gives the cell it's shape.
What part of the cell makes protein?
The Ribosome
What can we use to see cells?
A Microscope!
What does the Cytoplasm do in a cell?
It is a jelly like substance that keep all the organelles in place.
What does a lysosome do in a cell?
It acts as the "garbage disposal ", it gets rid of old stuff or waste.
How many parts does a animal cell have?
There are 13 parts
Is the cell membrane hard or flexible?
Flexible!!!
Where is the DNA stored?
It is in the Nucleus
What does the Vocuole do in a cell?
It is a storage compartments that holds water, food and waste products
What does the E.R do in a cell?
It produces proteins for the rest of the cell to function and it is a long word.
What is the "powerhouse" of the cell?
It is the Mitochondria
What is the difference between the Rough E.R. and the smooth E.R.
Ribosomes are on the rough E.R.
Which part of the cell is nicknamed the "garbage Disposal?"
Lysosomes
What does the Mitochondria do in a cell
It produces the energy necessary for the cell's survival and functioning.
what does the cell membrane do for it's job?
It protects the cell.
What is the brain of the cell?
The Nucleus
What is a cell's storage unit called?
The Vacuole
What is the nickname for the Golgi Complex?
The post Office (it sorts and packages proteins and lipids)
What does the golgi apparatus do in a cell?
It helps process and package proteins and lipids.
What it the on the outside of the cell?
The cell membrane.
What is liquid inside the cell called?
The Cytoplasm
Does the smooth E.R. have ribosomes attached?
No it does not
Cells are like legos, they are the building blocks of _______?
Life