Homework Answers

DNA is "copied" into mRNA.
The nucleus

mRNA is "read" and amino acids are attached to each other.
The ribosomes

The amino acid chain is modified and sent to its correct cellular location.
The Golgi apparatus (a.k.a. Golgi body)

The completed amino acid chain folds and moves through this organelle.
The rough endoplasmic reticulum (ER)

This large organelle detoxifies wastes and toxins, and builds lipids.
The smooth endoplasmic reticulum (smooth ER)

This organelle creates a semipermeable barrier around the cell.
The plasma membrane

These organelles use their digestive enzymes to break macromolecules and recycle worn-out organelles.
The lysosomes

This organelle modifies proteins and sorts them to their final locations.
The Golgi apparatus (a.k.a. Golgi body)

Which of these is something that both eukaryotic AND prokaryotic cells have?
(not a nucleus)

An animal cell needs a lot of ATP to be able to perform its daily functions. Which of these organelles would it need more of to meet this need?
Mitochondria

These organelles store excess materials (like water, glucose, or waste) in the cell.
The vacuoles

These long extensions outside a cell help to move the entire cell forward.
The flagella

This group of proteins gives a cell its shape and helps with intracellular movement.
The cytoskeleton

These SMALL organelles float in the cytoplasm & build proteins.
The ribosomes

This large organelle builds proteins.
The rough endoplasmic reticulum (rough ER)

These organelles perform photosynthesis and generate ATP.
The chloroplasts

Lysosomes are an organelle found
ONLY in animal cells

These organelles perform photosynthesis and generate ATP.

This organelle stores the cell's genetic information
The nucleus

Protein synthesis is a process that involves many locations in a cell.

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These organelles make ATP.
The mitochondria

These short extensions outside a cell help to move things across the surface of the cell.
The cilia

The nucleus is an organelle found
in both animal and plant cells

Which of these is something that both eukaryotic AND prokaryotic cells have?
A plasma membrane

A cell needs to be able to break down a lot of intracellular waste. Which of these organelles would it need more of to meet this need?
Lysosomes