Animal and Plant Cells

Question 1

define cell

Answer 1

the smallest unit of life that can replicate independently

Question 2

name all of the features found in a plant cell

Answer 2

nucleus
permanent vacuole
mitochondria
cell wall
cytoplasm 
chloroplast 
cell membrane 
ribosome

Question 3

name all the features in an animal cell

Answer 3

nucleus
mitochondria
cytoplasm
cell membrane
ribosomes

Question 4

give the function of the cytoplasm

Answer 4

contains dissolved nutrients and salts , where chemical reactions occur

Question 5

give the function of a nucleus

Answer 5

contains genetic material and controls all activities of the cell

Question 6

give the function of a cell membrane

Answer 6

semi permeable organelle that controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell

Question 7

give the function of mitochondria

Answer 7

contain enzymes for respiration; it is where energy is released during respiration

Question 8

give the function of ribosomes

Answer 8

where protein synthesis occurs

Question 9

give the function of a chloroplast

Answer 9

contains green pigment chlorophyll which absorbs light energy for photosynthesis

Question 10

give the function of a cell wall

Answer 10

made of cellulose fibres, strengthens cell and supports plant

Question 11

give the function of a permanent vacuole

Answer 11

large space containing cell sap to help keep the cell turgid to support the plant

Question 12

where are eukaryotic cells found

Answer 12

plants and humans

Question 13

where are prokaryotic cells found

Answer 13

bacteria

Question 14

describe the structure of a eukaryotic cell

Answer 14

cell wall not always present
DNA in nucleus
membrane bound organelles

Question 15

describe structure of a prokaryotic cell

Answer 15

no nucleus
rings if DNA called plasmids
cell wall always present