Cell Parts

Question 1

Cytoplasm

Answer 1

Liquid gel

Most chemical reactions needed for life take place

Question 2

Cell membrane

Answer 2

Controls passage of substances such as glucose and mineral ions into the cell and substances such as urea or hormones out of the cell

Question 3

Mitochondria

Answer 3

Structures where O2 is used and most if the energy is released during respiration

Question 4

Ribosomes

Answer 4

Where protein synthesis takes place, making all proteins needed in the cell

Question 5

Function of…..

Nucleus

Answer 5

Control the activities of the cell

(Contains the genes on the chromosomes that carry the instructions for making the proteins to build new cells/ organisms)

Question 6

Vacuole

Answer 6

Filled w cell sap for a rigid shape

Plants

Question 7

Chloroplasts

Answer 7

Absorb light energy to make food

Plants

Question 8

Cell wall

Answer 8

Made of cellulose

Strengthens cell

Question 9

Acrosome- sperm

Answer 9

Stores digestive enzymes breaking down the outer layers of the egg