Animal Cells

Question 1

Head of the cell

Answer 1

Nucleus
Controls all activities of the cell and is surrounded by the nucleus membrane
Contains the genes of the chromosomes that carry the instructions for making proteins needed to build new cells or new organisms

Question 2

The main liquid in the cell

Answer 2

Cytoplasm

A liquid gel in which the organelles are suspended and most chemical reactions needed for life takes place

Question 3

The wall of the cell

Answer 3

The cell membrane
Controls the passage of substances such as glucose and mineral ions into the cell, as well as the movement of substances such as urea or hormones out of the cell

Question 4

Where aerobic respiration happens in the cell

Answer 4

Mitochondria
Structures in the cytoplasm where respiration takes place, releasing energy for the cell
Very small

Question 5

Where protein synthesis happens

Answer 5

Ribosomes

Where protein synthesis happens, making all the proteins needed in the cell

Question 6

Stores the genes of the cell

Answer 6

The chromosomes

Made up of genes called alleles which contain features of the person gained from the mum and dad