Cell Organelles and Structures Review

A 12-card fill-in-the-blank review covering key cell organelles, structures, and their functions as discussed by the Amoeba Sisters.

The external structure found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells that controls what goes in and out to maintain homeostasis is the __________.

cell membrane

An external structure found in most prokaryotic cells and plant cells that helps maintain cell shape and provides additional protection is the __________.

cell wall

Originating from the centrosome, there are two __________ per centrosome that are involved in spindle fibers and cell division.

centrioles

The organelle found in plant cells but not animal cells that is responsible for making sugar through photosynthesis is the __________.

chloroplast

The jelly-like substance within the cytoplasm that helps support organelles is the __________.

cytosol

While the rough ER has ribosomes that synthesize proteins, the smooth ER makes lipids and is involved in __________.

detoxification

The eukaryotic organelle that modifies, sorts, and packages materials for delivery is the __________.

Golgi apparatus

During cellular respiration in mitochondria, eukaryotic cells produce the energy currency called __________.

ATP

The organelle in eukaryotic cells that houses the DNA and controls cell activities is the __________.

nucleus

Found in all cells, the structure responsible for making protein is the __________.

ribosome

In plant cells, there is typically one large organelle for storing materials known as the __________ vacuole.

central

Conditions resulting specifically from ribosome dysfunction are known as __________.

ribosomeopathies