Chapter 3 - Cells

Question 1

What is the function of lysosomes?

Answer 1

• contains enzymes that break down materials that are take down into the cells or break down worn out cell parts.

Question 2

What is the function of the cytoskeleton?

Answer 2

• consists of microfilaments and microtubules that give the cell it’s shape and assist the movement of materials, organelles or the whole cell.

Question 3

What is the function of ribosomes?

Answer 3

• site of protein synthesis.

Question 4

What is the function of the nucleus?

Answer 4

• contains DNA and controls the way that the cell functions.

Question 5

What is the function of the mitochondria?

Answer 5

• the site of cellular respiration where energy is produced and released.

Question 6

What is the function of the Golgi body?

Answer 6

• modify proteins and package them in vesicles for secretion from the cell.

Question 7

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Answer 7

• semipermeable membrane that separates the inside of the cell from surrounding cells and determines which substances get into or out of the cell.

Question 8

What is the function of the cytoplasm?

Answer 8

• thick fluid in which all of the structures within the cell are suspended in.

Question 9

What is the function of the centrioles?

Answer 9

• a pair of cylindrical structures that are involved in the reproduction of cells.

Question 10

What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

Answer 10

• pair of parallel membranes that are used for providing a surface for reactions to take place and it’s channels are used for the storage and transport of materials.

Question 11

Why are cells so small?

Answer 11

Increases surface area to volume ratio so that they are more efficient.