cell structure

Question 1

what is cell theory?

Answer 1

• new cells are formed from other existing cells
• the cell is a fundamental unit of structure, function and organisation in all living organisms.

Question 2

what are prokaryotic cells?

Answer 2

bacteria

Question 3

what are eukaryotic cells?

Answer 3

animal, plant, fungi cells, protoctista

Question 4

what is the cell wall in bacteria made of?

Answer 4

peptidoglycan

Question 5

what is the cell wall of plant cells made of?

Answer 5

made of cellulose

Question 6

DNA in bacteria

Answer 6

circular, not associated with histone proteins, free in cytoplasm

Question 7

DNA in animal and plant cells

Answer 7

linear, associated with histone proteins to form chromosomes, found in the nucleus

Question 8

what is the mitochondria?

Answer 8

site of aerobic respiration, producing ATP