2.1 Eukaryotic Cells

Question 1

80s Ribosome function

Answer 1

Made up of rRNA and protein- made up of of a 60s and 40s subunit

Question 2

Cell Membrane function

Answer 2

Outer boundary of the cytoplasm and controls the movement of substances in and out the cell

Question 3

Cell Wall function

Answer 3

Permeable wall around plant cells, mainly made of cellulose

Question 4

Chlorophyll function

Answer 4

Traps the energy from light, making it available for photosynthesis

Question 5

Chloroplast function

Answer 5

Carries out photosynthesis

Question 6

Cristae function

Answer 6

Inner membrane of mitochondria, provides a larger surface area for aerobic respiration

Question 7

Cytoplasm function

Answer 7

Jelly like liquid that makes up the bulk of the cell

Question 8

Golgi apparatus function

Answer 8

Modifies proteins and packages them into vesicles for transport

Question 9

Mitochondria function

Answer 9

Site of aerobic respiration

Question 10

Nucleolus function

Answer 10

Pure DNA and proteins are found here
Production of ribosomes and control of growth and division

Question 11

Nucleus function

Answer 11

Contains the nucleic acids as well as protein
Surrounded by a nuclear envelope

Question 12

Rough endoplasmic reticulum function

Answer 12

Covered in 80s ribosomes
Involved in production and transport of proteins

Question 13

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum function

Answer 13

No ribosomes
Involved in synthesis and transport of steroids and lipids in the cell

Question 14

Tonoplast function

Answer 14

Surrounds the vacuole and controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell sap

Question 15

Vacuole function

Answer 15

Fluid filled cavity surrounded by a membrane

Question 16

Vesicles function

Answer 16

Hold secretions made in cells