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College of Arts and Sciences

SY 2022- 2023 /14
First Semester

Biochemistry
Worksheet
Cell organelles

Name: _MARVIN CZESAR P. CALADO_ Date: __August 18, 2022__

I. INSTRUCTIONS
1. Begin by visiting this link https://www.cellsalive.com/cells/cell_model_js.htm
2. After exploring the interactive cell simulation, answer the table below.
3. For each organelle, tell whether it is found in animal cell, plant cell, or both. Give the functions or description of each organelle and lastly, create a nickname for
each organelle that is connected to its function and explain. The first item is done for you.

Organelle Animal/Plant/Both Functions/Descriptions How can I remember it?

Nickname: The Brain

1. Nucleus Both Is where the DNA is located and controls how the cell
functions Explanation: In the same way, the
brain controls how our body functions.
BOTH The nucleolus is a spherical structure found in the Nickname: 'control center'
2. Nucleolus cell’s nucleus whose primary function is to produce
and assemble the cell’s ribosomes. Explanation: It is nicknamed the
'control center' because it holds all t he
DNA parts.
BOTH A ribosome is a complex of RNA and protein and is, therefore, Nickname: Palade granules
3. Ribosomes known as a ribonucleoprotein.
Explanation: after discoverer George
Palade and due to their granular
 structure, are macromolecular
machines,
BOTH The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is, in essence, the Nickname: transportation or
4. Endoplasmic transportation system of the eukaryotic cell, and has many protein maker
other important functions such as protein folding.
reticulum Explanation: the transportation system
of the eukaryotic cell, and has many
other important functions such as
protein folding.
ANIMAL Centrosomes are organelles that serve as the main Nickname: “MTOC,” or “microtubule
5. Centrosome microtubule-organizing centers for animal cells. organizing center”
Explanation: They serve to direct the
movements of microtubules and
other cytoskeletal structures and
proteins
PLANT A centriole is a barrel-shaped organelle that lives normally Nickname: the anchors
6. Centriole within the centrosome. Explanation: Because that creates
and anchors microtubules in the cell.
BOTH The Golgi apparatus is responsible for transporting, Nickname: the "post office"
7. Golgi apparatus modifying, and packaging proteins and lipids into vesicles Explanation: It modifies and packs
for delivery to targeted destinations. proteins. Then packages are
transported in or out to the cell
BOTH Nickname: Suicide Sacs,
8. Lysosome A lysosome is a membrane-bound cell organelle that Explanation: because if the
contains digestive enzymes. Lysosomes are involved Lysosome bursts the cell will self-
with various cell processes. They break down excess or destruct.
worn-out cell parts.

BOTH Peroxisomes play a key role in the oxidation of specific Nickname:

9. Peroxisome biomolecules. They also contribute to the biosynthesis of Explanation:
membrane lipids known as plasmalogens.
PLANT The cytoskeleton extends throughout the Nickname: aurora
10. Cytoskeleton cell's cytoplasm and directs a number of important Explanation: Because it’s like
functions. It helps the cell maintain its shape and gives compressed aurora
support to the cell.
PLANT Chloroplasts are a type of plastid a round, oval, or disk- Nickname: the oven or the
11. Chloroplasts shaped body that is involved in the synthesis and storage greenhouse.
of foodstuffs.

BOTH A vacuole is simply a chamber surrounded by a membrane,
12. Vacuole which keeps the cytosol from being exposed to the
contents inside.
BOTH The cell wall provides mechanical strength and support. It
13. Cell wall also controls the direction of cell growth.
BOTH The cell membrane, therefore, has two functions: first, to
14. Cell membrane be a barrier keeping the constituents of the cell in and
unwanted substances out and, second, to be a gate
allowing transport into the cell of essential nutrients and
movement from the cell of waste products.
Explanation: The chloroplast is the
part of the plant cell that absorbs the
sunlight that is necessary for
photosynthesis.
Nickname: refrigerator, the trash can,
or the storage tank.
Explanation: This is because the
vacuole's primary function is to
store the cell's food, water, waste,
and other materials.
Nickname: the barrio
Explanation: It is also called "bricks for
building" because it protects the cell
and helps it maintain its shape.
Nickname: guard
Explanation: like a guard, he knows
who will enter or exit