Name:
Biology
Cell Organelles Worksheet
Complete the following table by writing the name of the cell part or organelle in the left-hand
column that matches the structure/function in the middle column. A cell part may be used more than
once.
Organelle
Function/Description
VACUOLE
1. Stores material within the cell
CHLOROPLASTs
2. Closely stacked, flattened sacs (plants only)
RIBOSOMES
3. The sites of protein synthesis
VESICLES
4. Transports materials within the cell
CYSTOLPLASM
5. The region inside the cell except for the nucleus
NUCLEUS
6. Organelle that manages or controls all the cell functions in a eukaryotic cell
CHLOROPLAST
7. Contains chlorophyll, a green pigment that traps energy from sunlight and
gives plants their green color
LYSOSOMES
8. Digests excess or worn-out cell parts, food particles and invading viruses or
bacteria
RIBOSOMES
9. Small bumps located on portions of the endoplasmic reticulum
CELL WALL
10. Firm, protective structure that gives the cell its shape in plants, fungi, most
bacteria and some protests
MITOCHONDRION
11. Produces a usable form of energy for the cell
GOLGI
APPARATUS
12. Packages proteins for transport out of the cell
NUCLEOLOUS
13. Site where ribosomes are made
PLASAM
MEMBRANE
14. The membrane surrounding the cell
CHROMATIN
15. Name for the collection of DNA in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells
MIRCOTUBULES
16. Consist of hollow tubes which provide support for the cell
MICOFILAMENTS
CELL
MEMBRANCE
17. Composed of a phospholipid bilayer
CYTOPLASM
18. Gel Like structure inside the cell
Put a check in the appropriate column(s) to indicate whether the following organelles are found in
plant cells, animal cells or both.
Organelle
Plant
Cells
Cell Wall
X
Vesicle
X
Chloroplast
X
Chromatin
X
Cytoplasm
Animal
Cells
Organelle
Golgi apparatus
X
Plant
Cells
Animal
Cells
X
X
Lysosome
X
Mitochondria
X
X
X
Nucleolus
X
X
X
X
Nucleus
X
X
Cytoskeleton
X
X
Plasma membrane
X
X
Endoplasmic reticulum
X
X
Central vacuole
X
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Organelle
Ribosome
Plant
Cells
Animal
Cells
X
X
Organelle
Vacuole
Plant
Cells
Animal
Cells
X
What are the four characteristics that every cell contain regardless if it is Prokaryotic or Eukaryotic?
1. Carry on all the necessary functions of life
2. Carry DNA and RDNA
3. Have vesicles and vacuoles
4. May be single celled organisms. Amoebas. Paramaecia, and yeast
What are the two organelles act as cellular power stations?
1.Mitochondria
2. ATP
Compare and contrast Prokaryotic cell to Eukaryotic cells?
Categories of Cells
Prokaryotic Size: 0.1UM to 5.0um
Structure: Plasma Membrane, Jelly like regions, does not have a nucleus, DNA genetic
Organisms: Single cell organism Organelles:
Eukaryotic Size : 10-100um
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Structure: Mostly Multicellular
Organelles : Present
DNA form Linear
Cell Features Nucleis, Nucleous, Plasma Membrane, Cell Wall, Ribosome
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