Cell Structure, Cell division

Question 1

name the main organelles of plant and animal cells (eukaryotic cells)

Answer 1

Nucleus, chloroplast, vacuole, ribosome, mitochondria.

Question 2

relative size of bacterial cells (prokaryotic cells)

Answer 2

0.2 - 10 micrometres

Question 3

Describe the difference in how the genetic material is found within eukaryotic and
prokaryotic cells

Answer 3

In prokaryotes the genetic material floats in the cytoplasm where as in eukaryotes it is in the nucleus.

Question 4

what is cell differentiation?

Answer 4

cell differentiation is the process by which a less specialised cell becomes more distinct

Question 5

define binary fission

Answer 5

binary fission is the asexual reproduction in bacteria and the duplication of organelles in eukaryotic cells.

Question 6

the nucleus of a cell contains _ made of _ molecules. Each chromosome carries a large number of _. in the body cells the chromosomes are normally found in _.

Answer 6

the nucleus of a cell contains chromosomes made of DNA molecules. Each chromosome carries a large number of genes. in the body cells the chromosomes are normally found in pairs.