B2.2 Organelles and compartmentalisation SL

Question 1

The organization of different functions and processes within specific areas or structures within the cell, separated by plasma membranes

Answer 1

Compartmentalisation

Question 2

Structures within a cell that perform specific functions, similar to organs in a body

Answer 2

Organelles

Question 3

Organelles that break down waste materials and cellular debris, using enzymes

Answer 3

Lysosomes

Question 4

Similar to lysosomes, these vacuoles break down pathogens, aiding in immune response

Answer 4

Phagocytic Vacuoles

Question 5

A technological advance that allowed greater resolution in studying cellular structures

Answer 5

Electron Microscope

Question 6

A technique used to separate parts of cells by size, aiding in the study of individual organelles

Answer 6

Cell Fractionation

Question 7

Found only in eukaryotic cells, these organelles are examples of compartmentalisation in cells

Answer 7

Membrane-bound Organelles

Question 8

A membrane-bound organelle in eukaryotic cells that contains DNA and regulates genes

Answer 8

Nucleus

Question 9

The matrix within a cell that contains all the organelles and structures, essential for cell survival

Answer 9

Cytoplasm

Question 10

Non-membrane-bound structures in cells that synthesize proteins

Answer 10

Ribosomes