B1.2 - Animal and Plant Cells

Question 1

Cell Membrane

Answer 1

• Provides Structural Integrity
• Regulates quantity and type of molecules to let through
• Participates in sending and receiving ‘signal’ molecules

Question 2

Ribosomes

Answer 2

Produce proteins which are used for almost all cellular functions

Question 3

Mitochondria

Answer 3

For aerobic respiration. Were chemical reaction takes place that requires oxygen and creates energy for the body.

Question 4

Cytoplasm

Answer 4

Gel-like substance inside the cell, many chemicals necessary for the cell to function.

Question 5

Nucleus

Answer 5

Contains the genetic material (including DNA which controls the cell’s activities

Question 6

Cell Wall

Answer 6

Provides structure and protection. Also present in some bacteria cells, however, the plant cells’ walls are made of cellulose whereas the bacteria’s cell’s wall doesn’t

Question 7

Chloroplast

Answer 7

Organelle which contains chlorophyll and absorbs light for photosynthesis. Also contains enzymes for photosynthesis

Question 8

Permanent Vacuole

Answer 8

Filles with cell sap to keep cell swollen

Question 9

Photosynthesis

Answer 9

The process that allows a plant to receive energy from the sun.

Question 10

Algae

Answer 10

Photosynthesise and have many plant cell features, however they are classified as protista.