4.1.1.2 Animal and Plant cells

Question 1

What is the function of the nucleus?

Answer 1

To enclose genetic material (stores DNA)

Question 2

What is the cytoplasm and what is its function?

Answer 2

• A watery solution

- Where chemical reactions take place

Question 3

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Answer 3

It controls the molecules that can enter and leave the cell

Question 4

What is the function of the mitochondria?

Answer 4

Site for aerobic respiration and provide energy for the cell

Question 5

What is the function of the ribosomes?

Answer 5

Site for protein synthesis (protein making).

Question 6

What is the function of chlorophyll and where are they found?

Answer 6

• Site for photosynthesis

- Found in the chloroplasts.

Question 7

What is the cell wall made of and what is its function?

Answer 7

• Made of cellulose

- Strengthens the cell

Question 8

What is the permanent vacuole filled with and what is its function?

Answer 8

• It is filled with fluid called cell sap

- Helps give the plant its shape

Question 9

How does a bacterium differ from an animal and plant cell?

Answer 9

• Much smaller,
• Has a flagellum,
• No mitochondria
• No chloroplasts,
• Does not have a nucleus (circular DNA): plasmids, loop of DNA