Cell Structure

Question 1

What are plasmids?

Answer 1

Rings of DNA.

Question 2

What do some prokaryotic cells have that allows the cell to move?

Answer 2

A flagellum which rotates.

Question 3

Name 4 organelles that both plant and animal cells contain?

Answer 3

Mitochondria, Nucleus, Cell Surface Membrane, Cytoplasm

Question 4

Now name the 3 organelles that are only found in plant cells.

Answer 4

Vacuole, cell wall and chloroplasts.

Question 5

Give an example of a prokaryotic cell?

Answer 5

Bacteria

Question 6

What is usually the size comparison between prokaryotic cells like your named one, and eukaryotic cells?

Answer 6

Prokaryotic cells such as bacteria are usually 1/10th of the size of a Eukaryote.

Question 7

Prokaryotic cells are …… …….. organisms

Answer 7

Prokaryotic cells are single celled organisms.

Question 8

Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes are made up of ………. which have a specific function.

Answer 8

Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes are made up of organelles which have a specific function.

Question 9

What is the function of mitochondria?

Answer 9

Mitochondria is where glucose and oxygen are used in respiration as an energy resource.

Question 10

What does the cell wall contain?

Answer 10

Cellulose which gives the cell support.

Question 11

How do prokaryotic cells differ from Eurkaryotic cells?

Answer 11

Much smaller
No true nucleus
Cytoplasm lacking membrane bound organelles
Smaller ribosomes
Cell wall containing murein (glycoprotein)

Question 12

What things may a prokaryotic cell include that a Eukaryotic cell would not?

Answer 12

One or more plasmids
A capsule surrounding the cell
One or more flagella