Cell as the basic unit of life

Question 1

What is the aim of structure of animal cells?

Answer 1

to investigate the structure of animal cells using cheek cells

Question 2

What is methylene blue solution?

Answer 2

used to dye the cells to observe under a microscope

Question 3

What is the aim of structure of plant cells?

Answer 3

to investigate the structure of plant cells using onion cells

Question 4

What is the use of iodine solution?

Answer 4

stains certain cell components, making them more visible under a microscope.

Question 5

what is the functions for each structure on the plant cell?

Answer 5

Nucleus- Controls all activities in the cell
Vacuole- Provides support to the cell when filled with cell sap
Chloroplast- Abords light energy so that photosynthesis can be carried out
Cell membrane-Controls the material flow in and out of the cell
Cell wall- Supports,protects and provides a fixed shape to the cell
Cytoplasm- Acts as a medium where chemical reactions occur
Mitochondria- Produces energy for reactions.

Question 6

What find of structures are there in animal cells?

Answer 6

Nucleus,Mitochondria,Cell membrane,Cytoplasm.

Question 7

What is root hair cell?

Answer 7

increase surface area to absorb water and nutrient from soil

Question 8

what is a epidermal cell?

Answer 8

reduce water loss,allow gaseous exchange and absorption of water and nutrient

Question 9

what is palisade cell?

Answer 9

palisade cell contains chlorophyll to absorb sunlight to carry out photosynthesis