Cell Structure

Question 1

cells

Answer 1

basic units of life that can replicate independently

Question 2

cell membrane

Answer 2

controls which substances can go into and out of the cell

Question 3

nucleus

Answer 3

contains the genetic material (DNA), and controls the activity

Question 4

cytoplasm

Answer 4

site of chemical reactions

Question 5

mitochondria

Answer 5

site of aerobic respiration for energy

Question 6

what subcellular structures are found in both plant can animal cells? (5)

Answer 6

cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm, mitochondria, ribosomes

Question 7

ribosomes

Answer 7

site of protein synthesis

Question 8

cell wall

Answer 8

made up of cellulose that is strong for support and structure

Question 9

permanent vacuole

Answer 9

contains cell sap (mixture of sugar, salts and water)

Question 10

chloroplasts

Answer 10

site of photosynthesis, contain chlorophylls that absorbs the light energy required for photosynthesis

Question 11

what subcellular structures are only found in plant cells? (3)

Answer 11

cell wall, vacuole, chloroplasts

Question 12

bacteria cells

Answer 12

prokaryotes

unicellular

Question 13

unicellular

Answer 13

one cell organism