Cell structure

Question 1

What are the 2 functions of the nucleus?

Answer 1

contains genetic material
controls the functions of the cell

Question 2

what is the function of the cytoplasm?

Answer 2

contains the components of the cell
[also where most of the reactions take place]

Question 3

what are the 2 distinct types of cells? [give examples]

Answer 3

Eukaryotic [humans, plants]
Prokaryotic [bacteria]

Question 4

What is the difference between eukaryotes and prokaryotes?

Answer 4

The genetic information [DNA] is contained in the nucleus in the eukaryotic cell but not in prokaryotes
The DNA is contained in the cytoplasm and plasmids in prokaryotes

Question 5

What is the difference between the cell wall in the plant cell and the bacterial cell [prokaryotic cell]?

Answer 5

Made of different substances
Plant cell wall : cellulose
Bacterial cell wall : peptidoglycan

Question 6

Which cell is bigger in size? eukaryotic or prokaryotic?

Answer 6

prokaryotic cells are much smaller in size

Question 7

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Answer 7

When something goes in and out of the cell

Question 8

What is the function of the cytoplasm?

Answer 8

Holds all the organelles of the cell in place. Where most reactions take place.

Question 9

Define cell differentiation

Answer 9

When a immature cell become mature

Question 10

Explain the adaptations of the muscle cell

Answer 10

Multiple nuclei