Cell structure 2

Question 1

What is the calculations for cell size comparison?

Answer 1

Length divided by diameter

Question 2

What is the function of cytoplasm?

Answer 2

A jelly-like material. It is where many of the chemical reactions happen.

Question 3

What is the nucleus?

Answer 3

Contains genetic material, including DNA, which controls the cell’s activities.

Question 4

What is the cell membrane?

Answer 4

controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell

Question 5

What is the mitochondria?

Answer 5

contain the enzymes for respiration, and where most energy is released in respiration

Question 6

What is the chloroplast?

Answer 6

contains the green pigment, chlorophyll, which absorbs light energy for photosynthesis. Contains the enzymes needed for photosynthesis

Question 7

What is the cell wall?

Answer 7

Made from cellulose fibres and strengthens the cell and supports the plant

Question 8

What is the vacuole?

Answer 8

Filled with cell sap to help keep the cell turgid.

Question 9

What is the process of differentiation?

Answer 9

Stem cells divide via mitosis and when needed differentiate for their role

Question 10

When does differentiation occur?

Answer 10

When cells acquire new sub cellar structures