Cell Structure

Question 1

Cell Membrane

Answer 1

Description: Selectively permeable double layer of lipid and protein molecules
Function: Supports and strengthens
Cell Type: All cell types

Question 2

Cytoplasm

Answer 2

Description: Fluid enclosed by the cell membrane
Function: Location of many chemical reactions
Cell Type: All cell types

Question 3

Ribosome

Answer 3

Description: Small complexes found in cytoplasm
Function: Where amino acids are connected to produce proteins
Cell Type: All cell types

Question 4

Cell Wall

Answer 4

Description: Freely permeable layer surrounding cell membrane
Function: Supports and strengthens cell
Cell Type: Plant, fungal and bacteria

Question 5

Mitochondria

Answer 5

Description: Rod-shaped structure found in the cytoplasm
Function: Where aerobic respiration occurs and most cell’s ATP is produced
Cell Type: Animal, plant and fungal

Question 6

Nucleus

Answer 6

Description:Where DNA is stored as chromosomes
Function: Controls activities of cell
Cell Type: Animal, plant fungal

Question 7

Chloroplast

Answer 7

Description: Disc - shaped found in cytoplasm
Function: Where photosynthesis occurs and sugar is produced
Cell Type: Plant

Question 8

Vacuole

Answer 8

Description: Compartment in cell, contains solution of salts and sugar (cell sap)
Function: Water storage and maintenance of turgor
Cell Type: Plant

Question 9

Plasmids

Answer 9

Description: Small circular DNA molecules
Function: Contains genes to help cell function
Cell Type: Bacteria