animal and plant cell structure

Question 1

define the function of the nucleus

Answer 1

controls the cells activities and contains genetic material

Question 2

define the function of the cell membrane

Answer 2

controls the movement of substances entering and leaving the cell

Question 2

define the function of cytoplasm

Answer 2

chemical reactions occur

Question 3

define the function of mitochrondria

Answer 3

powerhouse of the cell and where energy is released through respiration

Question 4

define the function of ribosomes

Answer 4

site of protein synthesis

Question 5

define the function of endoplasmic reticulum

Answer 5

network of membranes involved in protein and lipid synthesis
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has ribosomes on its surface, involved in protein synthesis
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involved in lipid synthesis and detoxification

Question 6

define the function of golgi apparatus

Answer 6

modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for transport or secretion

Question 7

define the function of cell wall

Answer 7

structure -
made out of cellulose
function -
provide structural support and prevents the cell from bursting when absorbing water

Question 8

define the function of chloroplasts

Answer 8

structure -
contains chlorophyll
function -
site of photosynthesis

Question 9

define the function of vacuole

Answer 9

structure -
large, membrane bound space filled with cell sap
function -
maintains turgor pressure and stores nutrient and waste product

Question 10

describe the differences in plant and animal cells

Answer 10

plants cells have: cell walls, chloroplasts, and vacuole which animal cells don’t