1.3 - Components Of A Cell

Question 1

Plasma Membrane

Answer 1

External Cell Boundary
A semi-permeable barrier allowing selective exchange of materials between the intracellular and extra cellular environment

Question 2

Cytosol

Answer 2

Gel-like fluid in within the membrane in which substances are dissolved, suspending organelles and provides a medium for a range of cellular processes

Question 3

Ribosomes

Answer 3

Site of protein synthesis

Question 4

Nucleus

Answer 4

Coordinating Cell Activities
Contains genetic material, DNA and controls cellular activity

Question 5

Mitochondria

Answer 5

The Power Supply
Site of aerobic cellular respiration, producing energy in the form of ATP

Question 6

Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum

Answer 6

Transport Within The Cell
Synthesis, modification and internal transport for proteins (rough) and lipids (smooth)

Question 7

Golgi Body

Answer 7

Packaging And Distribution
Processes, packages and prepares cellular products for export out of the cell

Question 8

Lysosome

Answer 8

Recycling And Reuse
Vesicle containing digestive enzymes to break down large molecules

Question 9

Centrioles

Answer 9

Play a key role in animal cell divison

Question 10

Chloroplast

Answer 10

Site of photosynthesis in plant cells

Question 11

Vacuole

Answer 11

Storing Fluid
Large in plant cells, used for storage of nutrients, water and wastes

Question 12

Cell Wall

Answer 12

Support And Protection
Maintains shape, provides structural support and protection for plant, fungi and bacterial cells