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Section 2: Cell Organelles
Study Guide A
KEY CONCEPT
Eukaryotic cells share many similarities.
VOCABULARY
cytoskeleton Golgi apparatus lysosome
nucleus vesicle centriole
endoplasmic reticulum mitochondrion cell wall
ribosome vacuole chloroplast
MAIN IDEA: Cells have an internal structure.
1. Which of the following is not a function of the cell membrane?
a. It supports and shapes the cell.
b. It assists in cell division.
c. It positions organelles.
d. It provides energy to the cell.
MAIN IDEA: Several organelles are involved in making and processing proteins.
Draw a line to connect each organelle with its function.
2. nucleus a. link amino acids together to form proteins
3. endoplasmic reticulum b. carry certain molecules from place to place in
a cell
4. ribosomes c. processes, sorts, and delivers proteins
5. Golgi apparatus d. stores most of the genetic information of a cell
6. vesicles e. helps in the production of proteins and lipids
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Study Guide A continued
MAIN IDEA: Other organelles have various functions.
Draw a line to connect each organelle with its function.
7. mitochondrion a. stores materials needed by the cell; may help
provide support to plant cells
8. vacuole b. contains enzymes that break down damaged
and worn-out cell parts; defends a cell from
invaders
9. lysosome c. supplies energy to the cell by converting
molecules from food into usable energy
10. centriole d. organizes microtubules to form cilia and
flagella for cell motion or the movement of
fluids past a cell
MAIN IDEA: Plant cells have cell walls and chloroplasts.
Circle the word or phrase that best completes the statement.
11. The cell walls in a plant are strong and rigid / flexible and adhere to each
other, which helps to support the entire plant.
12. A cell wall and a cell membrane are different. All cells are surrounded by a
cell wall / cell membrane that is rigid / flexible and interacts with the
environment. Only certain cells have a cell wall / cell membrane, which is
rigid / flexible and provides shape and support to cells.
13. Chloroplasts enable plants to convert soil nutrients / solar energy into energy-
rich molecules that cells can use.
Vocabulary Check
14. The endoplasmic reticulum is a maze of folded membranes where _______
and _______ are produced.
15. The mitochondrion converts food into ________ that is usable by a cell.
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