3.2 Structure of eukaryotic, prokaryotic cells and viruses

Question 1

What are the 5 key structures within the nucleus ?

Answer 1

1- Nuclear envelope
2- Nuclear pore
3- Nucleoplasm
4- Chromosomes
5- Nucleolus

Question 2

What is the structure and function of the nucleolus ?

Answer 2

Small sphere inside the nucleus which is the rRNA production and makes ribosomes

Question 3

What is the function of the RER ?

Answer 3

Protein synthesis

Question 4

What is the function of the SER ?

Answer 4

Synthesis and stores lipids and carbohydrates

Question 5

What is the function of the Golgi apparatus ?

Answer 5

• Add carbohydrates to proteins to form glycoproteins
• Transport, modify and store lipids
• Secrete carbohydrates

Question 6

What are lysosomes and what are their function ?

Answer 6

They are bags of digestive enzymes. Their function is hydrolyse phagocytosis cells

Question 7

What is the function of mitochondria ?

Answer 7

• Site of aerobic respiration
• Site of ATP production

Question 8

What is the function of ribosomes ?

Answer 8

Site of protein synthesis

Question 9

What Is the function of the vacuole ?

Answer 9

Makes cells turgid and therefore provides support

Question 10

What is the function of chloroplasts ?

Answer 10

They are the site of respiration

Question 11

What is the cell wall made of in plants ?

Answer 11

Cellulose

Question 12

What is the cell wall made of in fungi ?

Answer 12

Chitin