Organelle
Worksheet
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The following diagram is of a typical membrane. In your own words explain:
Why the two layers of phospholipids in a single membrane make such a stable structure:
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Why most molecules cannot cross the membrane:
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Identify the structure above. What kinds of cells have this structure? What is its function and how is this function performed? What is the function of the nucleolus? How do molecules get in and out of the nucleus?
“Double Barrel” structures above are called centrioles. What kinds of cells have this structure? What is its function and how is this function performed?
The diagram above is part of a much larger structure you must identify. What kinds of cells have this structure? What is its function and how is this function performed?
Identify the structure above. What kinds of cells have this structure? What is its function and how is this function performed?
The top half of the bottom diagram is Golgi. What is the bottom half of the diagram?
Identify the structure above. What kinds of cells have Golgi? What is its function and how is this function performed?
Name the special organelle involved in digestion made by Golgi?
What kinds of cells have these organelles?
Identify the structure above. What kinds of cells have this structure? What is its function and how is this function performed?
The above is an enlargement of a structure already shown in a diagram on this worksheet.
Where have you already seen ribosomes? What kinds of cells have this structure? What is its function and how is this function performed?
What two kinds of structures make up the cytoskeleton?
What are the two different functions of the cytoskeleton?
The diagram above is a cross section of a very long stucture connected to the cytoskeleton. Identify the structure above. What kinds of cells have this structure? What is its function and how is this function performed?
Identify the structure above. What kinds of cells have this structure? What is its function and how is this function performed?
Label each structure in the following diagram:
Number on your paper from 1 to 14. Then write the
letter that matches each organelle with the description to the right.
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1. |
Mitochondria |
A |
helps support and protect a plant |
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2. |
Cell Membrane |
B |
transportation system of the cell |
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3. |
Golgi apparatus |
C |
contains a pigment called chlorophyll; site of
photosynthesis |
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4. |
Cytoplasm |
D |
turns glucose into ATP; site of cellular
respiration |
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5. |
Vacuole |
E |
tiny hair-like structures used for movement |
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6. |
Ribosomes |
F |
control center of a cell, contains hereditary
information |
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7. |
Cell Wall Cilia |
G |
selectively permeable; separates cell from its
surroundiungs |
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8. |
Cilia |
H |
makes proteins |
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9. |
Lysomes |
I |
processing and packaging plant of a cell |
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10. |
Chloroplasts |
J |
In a plant, stores enzymes, metabolic wastes,
toxins, and other cell products. |
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11. |
Nucleus |
K |
contains digestive enzymes |
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12. |
Endoplasmic Reticulum |
L |
watery component of a cell where the organelles
are located. |
Useful links to help you complete this sheet are found on the following links:
For detailed explanation of structure and function, check:
http://gened.emc.maricopa.edu/bio/bio181/BIOBK/BioBookCELL2.html
For one of the best graphic explanations of what is going on check:
http://personal.tmlp.com/Jimr57/textbook/chapter3/chapter3.htm
To check your understanding, refer to these two sites:
http://gened.emc.maricopa.edu/bio/bio181/BIOBK/BioBookCELL2.html#Review Questions
http://www.borg.com/%7Elubehawk/cell.htm
excellent game and flashcard sites:
http://www.quia.com/jg/65947.html
http://www.quia.com/jfc/66182.html