Cell Biology - Cell Ultrastructure

Question 1

Nucleus

Answer 1

Controls cell activities. This is the location of DNA
(Animal, Plant, Fungal)

Question 2

Cell membrane

Answer 2

This controls what can enter and leave the cell. It is selectively permeable
(All)

Question 3

Cytoplasm

Answer 3

The site of chemical reactions within the cell. It is a liquid that is made up of water with other substances dissolved in it.
(All)

Question 4

Cell wall

Answer 4

This provides support to the cells that it is present in.
(Plant, Bacterial, Fungal)

Question 5

Chloroplast

Answer 5

These contain the green chemical chlorophyll and are the site of photosynthesis
(Plant)

Question 6

Vacuole

Answer 6

A large fluid/sap filled structure that provides support for the cell.
(Plant, Fungal)

Question 7

Mitochondrion (plural: mitochondria)

Answer 7

The site of aerobic respiration
(Animal, Plant, Fungal)

Question 8

Ribosome

Answer 8

The site of protein synthesis
(All)

Question 9

Plasmid

Answer 9

Small circular rings of DNA that can be replicated and transferred between bacteria
(Bacterial)

Question 10

Organelle

Answer 10

General name for a functionally discrete sub-cellular structure normally surrounded by a membrane