Cell Structure

Question 1

What does the nucleus do

Answer 1

• Controls function of cell

- Contains genetic information (DNA)

Question 2

Mitochondria

Answer 2

Site of respiration

Which produces energy needed by the cell

Question 3

Ribosome

Answer 3

Makes protein (protein synthesis)

Question 4

Cytoplasm

Answer 4

Contains liquid gel
Contains nutrients needed by cell
Site of chemical reactions in cell

Question 5

Cell membrane

Answer 5

Controls what comes in and out of the cell

Question 6

State 3 differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes

Answer 6

1. Prokaryotes are smaller
2. Prokaryotes are unicellular
3. Prokaryotes do no have a nucleus (plasmid)

Question 7

What 3 structures do plant cells have that animal cells do not

Answer 7

1. Cell wall
2. Vacuole
3. Chloroplast

Question 8

Chlorplast

Answer 8

Site of photosynthesis

Question 9

Vacuole

Answer 9

Contains cell sap

Keeps cell full (turgid)

Question 10

Cell wall

Answer 10

Strengthens + supports the plant cell

Question 11

List cell structures found in eukaryotes

Answer 11

1. Nucleus
2. Cell membrane
3. Mitochondria
4. Cytoplasm
5. Ribosome
6. Cell wall
7. Vacuole
8. Chloroplast

Question 12

Give 3 examples of eukaryotic cells

Answer 12

1. Animal
2. Plant
3. Fungi

Question 13

Give 1 example of a prokaryotic cell

Answer 13

Bacteria