Exploring the Functions of Cell Organelles

What is the smallest functional unit in the human body?

• Tissue

• Molecule

• Organ

• Cell

What do cells store that allows them to multiply into trillions?

• Proteins

• DNA

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

What are organelles compared to in the video?

• Pieces of a city

• Tools

• Buildings

• Vehicles

Which organelle is known as the 'mayor' of the cell?

• Mitochondria

• Ribosome

• Golgi apparatus

• Nucleus

What is the primary function of the rough ER?

• Produce proteins

• Break down waste

• Produce lipids

• Store DNA

What is the Golgi apparatus compared to in the video?

• Highway system

• City Hall

• Post office

• Construction site

Where are ribosomes found in the cell?

• Only on the rough ER

• Only in the cytoplasm

• Only in the nucleus

• On the rough ER and freely throughout the cell

What is the cytoplasm made up of?

• DNA and RNA

• Water and nutrient solution

• Carbohydrates and fats

• Proteins and lipids

What is the main function of lysosomes?

• Recycle waste

• Produce proteins

• Produce energy

• Store DNA

What does the cell membrane do?

• Stores hereditary material

• Breaks down nutrients

• Produces proteins

• Monitors molecules entering and leaving the cell