AP BIOLOGY NAME_____________________
CELL UNIT
ACTIVITY #2 DATE___________HOUR_____
CELL PARTS
TYPICAL ANIMAL CELL
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ENDOMEMBRANE SYSTEM
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TYPICAL PLANT CELL
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QUESTIONS:
1. Write the name of the cell part in the box next to its description/function.
Cell membrane Nuclear envelope
Centrioles Nucleolus
Chloroplast Nucleus
Chromatin Peroxisome
Cytoplasm Ribosomes, bound
Endoplasmic reticulum, rough Ribosomes, free
Endoplasmic reticulum, smooth Vacuole
Golgi apparatus Vesicle, secretory
Lysosome Vesicle, transport
Mitochondria
Cell Part Description/Function
Forms the boundary of the cell; acts as a selective
barrier allowing certain materials to pass but not
others
The entire region between the nucleus and the cell
membrane; consists of the cytosol
Contains most of the genes that control the
eukaryotic cell; generally the most conspicuous
organelle in a eukaryotic cell; contains the
nucleolus and chromatin
Where the components of the ribosomes are
synthesized and assembled; found in the nucleus
Consists of DNA and protein; condenses to form
chromosomes
Double membrane that forms the boundary
between the nuclear contents and the cytoplasm;
perforated with pores
Site of protein synthesis; suspended in the cytosol;
produces proteins for use within the cell
Site of protein synthesis; attached to the outside
surface of the endoplasmic reticulum; produces
proteins for use outside the cell or for use in the
cell membrane.
Synthesizes lipids including phospholipids and
steroids; metabolizes carbohydrates; detoxifies
drugs and poisons; stores calcium ions; lacks
attached ribosomes
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Cell Part Description/Function
Consists of flattened membranous sacs; receives
transport vesicles from the ER; modifies ER
products; produces certain molecules; produces
lysosomes and secretory vesicles
Channels proteins to transport vesicles; attaches
carbohydrate to some proteins; involved in
membrane production through the production of
vesicles; has attached ribosomes
Carries ER products to the Golgi
Carries Golgi modified products to the cell
membrane; fuses with the cell membrane releasing
the contents to outside the cell
Membrane found sac of hydrolytic enzymes;
enzymes are used to digest food, other molecules,
and old, worn out cell parts
Membrane bound sacs; larger than vesicles; stores
materials
Site of cellular respiration; produces ATP from
sugars, fats, and other fuels
Site of photosynthesis; produce food using light
energy, CO2 and H2O
Contains enzymes that transfer H from substrates
to oxygen producing H2O2; detoxifies alcohol;
contains enzymes (e.g. catalase) that converts
H2O2 to H2O and O2
Paired structures found in animal cells; consist of
microtubules in a 9+0 arrangement; involved in
cell division
2. Indicate if each of the following is true of chromosomes or chromatin. Use
the key below to indicate your answers.
A. Chromosomes B. Chromatin
______ Consist of DNA and proteins ______ Condensed
______ Tightly coiled ______ Visible when stained
______ Dispersed ______ Decondensed
______ Uncoiled
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3. Determine if each of the following is true of Free or Bound ribosomes.
______ Produce proteins for ______ Suspended in the cytosol
use within the cell
______ Produce proteins for ______ Consist of 2 subunits
export
______ Attached to rough ER ______ Composed of rRNA and
proteins
4. How does the function of the central vacuole in plant cells differ from the
function of vacuoles in animal cells?
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How are the functions similar?
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5. Determine if the each of the following is true of microtubules, microfilaments,
or intermediate filaments. Use the key below to indicate your answers.
MT = Microtubules
MF = Microfilaments
IF = Intermediate filaments
______ Straight, hollow tubes
______ Made of tubulin
______ Involved in cell transport
______ Provides tracts for organelle movement
______ Make up spindle fibers, centrioles, cilia, and flagella
______ Solid rods
______ Made of actin
______ Involved in muscle contraction and localized cell contractions
______ Form 3-D support network just inside the cell membrane
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______ Form contractile ring that pinches dividing animal cell in two
______ Produces cytoplasmic streaming
______ Intermediate in diameter
______ Composition varies
______ More permanent
______ Reinforces cell shape and may fix organelle position
6. Match the cell part with the correct
letter from the diagram below.
______ Cell membrane
______ Centrioles
______ Chromatin
______ Cytoplasm
______ Golgi
______ Lysosome
______ Mitochondria
______ Nuclear envelope
______ Nucleolus
______ Ribosomes
______ Rough ER
______ Smooth ER
7. Is the cell pictured in number 6 above an animal or plant cell? ___________
How do you know?______________________________________________
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8. Match the function with the correct cell part from the diagram below.
Letter Description/Function
Carries Golgi modified products to the cell membrane; fuses with the cell
membrane releasing the contents to outside the cell
Consists of DNA and protein; condenses to form chromosomes
Site of protein synthesis; suspended in the cytosol; produces proteins for
use within the cell
Membrane bound sac of hydrolytic enzymes; enzymes are used to digest
food, other molecules, and old, worn out cell parts
Contains most of the genes that control the eukaryotic cell; generally the
most conspicuous organelle in a eukaryotic cell; contains the nucleolus
and chromatin
Site of cellular respiration; produces ATP from sugars, fats, and other
fuels
Where the components of the ribosomes are synthesized and assembled;
found in the nucleus
Paired structures found in animal cells; consist of microtubules in a 9+0
arrangement; involved in cell division
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Letter Description/Function
Site of protein synthesis; attached to the outside surface of the
endoplasmic reticulum; produces proteins for use outside the cell or for
use in the cell membrane.
Synthesizes lipids including phospholipids and steroids; metabolizes
carbohydrates; detoxifies drugs and poisons; stores calcium ions; lacks
attached ribosomes
The entire region between the nucleus and the cell membrane; consists
of the cytosol
Channels proteins to transport vesicles; attaches carbohydrate to some
proteins; involved in membrane production through the production of
vesicles; has attached ribosomes
Forms the boundary of the cell; acts as a selective barrier allowing
certain materials to pass but not others
Consists of flattened membranous sacs; receives transport vesicles from
the ER; modifies ER products; produces certain molecules; produces
lysosomes and secretory vesicles
9. Match the structure with the correct letter from the diagram below.
______ Bound ribosomes
______ Cell membrane
______ Cell wall
______ Central vacuole
______ Chloroplast
______ Cytoplasm
______ Golgi
______ Mitochondria
______ Nuclear envelope
______ Nuclear Pore
______ Nucleolus
______ Rough ER
______ Smooth ER
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10. Is the cell pictured in number 9 above an animal or plant cell?___________
How do you know?______________________________________________
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11. Match the function with the correct letter from the diagram below.
Letter Description/Function
Consists of DNA and protein; condenses to form chromosomes
Site of protein synthesis; suspended in the cytosol; produces proteins for
use within the cell
Contains most of the genes that control the eukaryotic cell; generally the
most conspicuous organelle in a eukaryotic cell; contains the nucleolus
and chromatin
Site of cellular respiration; produces ATP from sugars, fats, and other
fuels
Where the components of the ribosomes are synthesized and assembled;
found in the nucleus
Synthesizes lipids including phospholipids and steroids; metabolizes
carbohydrates; detoxifies drugs and poisons; stores calcium ions; lacks
attached ribosomes
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Letter Description/Function
Protective layer external to the cell membrane; consists of cellulose
Site of photosynthesis; produce food using light energy, CO2 and H2O
The entire region between the nucleus and the cell membrane; consists
of the cytosol
Channels proteins to transport vesicles; attaches carbohydrate to some
proteins; involved in membrane production through the production of
vesicles; has attached ribosomes
Contains hydrolytic enzymes; sequesters dangerous by-products;
contains soluble pigments; stores water; involved in cell growth
Consists of flattened membranous sacs; receives transport vesicles from
the ER; modifies ER products; produces certain molecules; produces
lysosomes and secretory vesicles
12. Color the following parts on the diagram below:
F Amino Acid (arrow)(A) F Golgi (G)
F Rough ER (B) F Secretory vesicle (H)
F Ribosomes (C) F Lysosome (I)
F Peroxisomes (D) F Food vacuole (J)
F Smooth ER (E) F Cell membrane (K)
F Transport vesicle (F) F Protein product (L)
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13. The diagram in #12 shows the relationship among the majority of the
components on the endomembrane system. Use the diagram and your notes
to complete the following chart.
Transition Secretory
Lysosome
Vesicle Vesicle
Origin
Contents
Destination
14. Match each of the events listed below with the correct number from the
diagram in #12.
______ Proteins routed by ER; proteins may be modified
______ Formation of transition vesicle
______ Lysosome fuses with vacuole
______ Transition vesicle carries contents to the Golgi
______ Secretory vesicle produced
______ Golgi modifies proteins
______ Amino acids imported into the cell; bound ribosomes use the amino
acids to produce proteins
______ Lysosome produced; lysosome contains hydrolytic enzymes
______ Secretory vesicle contents released to the outside
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15. Determine if each of the characteristics listed below are true of Cilia or
Flagella.
______ 9+2 arrangement of ______ Many per cell
microtubules
______ Involved in movement ______ One or two per cell
______ Shorter ______ Produce an oar-like
motion
______ Longer ______ Produce a snake-like
motion
16. What is the extracellular matrix?
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17. Determine if each of the following characteristics or examples are true of
Plasmodesmata, Tight junctions, Desmosomes, or Gap junctions.
______ Found in plant cells
______ Found in animal cells
______ Form channels between cells
______ Allow free passage of water and small solutes between cells
______ Found in embryos, cardiac muscle tissue, and endocrine glands
______ Hold cells tightly together
______ Block intercellular transport of materials
______ Found in epithelial layers that separate two kinds of solutions
______ Found in the lining of the digestive tract and the blood-brain barrier
______ Rivet cells together
______ Well developed in cells subjected to considerable mechanical force
______ Found in skin cells
______ Permit intercellular transport
______ Glycoprotein (intermediate) filaments penetrate and bind plasma
membranes of two adjacent cells
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