Cell Structure

Question 1

Name the parts of an animal cell

Answer 1

Cell membrane
Nucleus
Cytoplasm
Ribosomes
Mitochondria

Question 2

Name the parts of an plant cell

Answer 2

Cell wall
Cell membrane
Nucleus
Cytoplasm
Chloroplast (Containing chlorophyll)
Vacuole

Question 3

Name the parts of a yeast cell

Answer 3

Cell wall
Cell membrane
Nucleus
Cytoplasm
Ribosome 
Mitochondria

Question 4

Name the parts of a bacteria cell

Answer 4

Cell wall
Cell membrane
Cytoplasm
Ribosomes
Plasmid
Large circular DNA molecule

Question 5

Function of the cell wall?

Answer 5

Made from cellulose

Supports cell and gives cell rigid structure

Question 6

Function of the cell membrane?

Answer 6

Controls which substances can enter and leave the cell.

Question 7

Function of the cytoplasm?

Answer 7

Jelly like substance

Where chemicals actions take place

Question 8

Function of the ribosomes?

Answer 8

Ribosomes are the site of protein synthesis

Question 9

Function of the nucleus?

Answer 9

Controls the activity of the cell - DNA is stored here.

Question 10

Function of the vacuole?

Answer 10

Contains cell sap and is where water and minerals are stored.

Question 11

Function of chloroplasts?

Answer 11

Where photosynthesis occurs

Contains chlorophyll

Question 12

Function of mitochondria?

Answer 12

Site of aerobic respiration, where ATP is produced

Question 13

Function of plasmids?

Answer 13

Made of DNA

Contains genes that help the cell to function.

Question 14

What are the main differences between plant and animal cells?

Answer 14

Plant cells contain a cell wall, vacuole and chloroplasts; animal cells do not.

Question 15

Name 3 micro-organisms?

Answer 15

Bacteria, Virus and Fungus.