cell structures

Question 1

are animal cells prokaryotic or eukaryotic

Answer 1

eukaryotic

Question 2

are plant cells prokaryotic or eukaryotic

Answer 2

eukaryotic

Question 3

are bacteria cells prokaryotic or eukaryotic

Answer 3

prokaryotic

Question 4

which is bigger: prokaryotic or eukaryotic cells.

Answer 4

eukaryotic

Question 5

name 5 parts of an animal cell

Answer 5

nucleus, cytoplasm, ribosomes, cell membrane, mitochondria

Question 6

what is the function of a nucleus

Answer 6

stores genetic information, controls the activities of a cell.

Question 7

what is cytoplasm & the function

Answer 7

jelly-like substance, composed of water and dissolves solutes. supports the internal cell, site of many chemical reactions e.g anaerobic respiration

Question 8

what is the function of mitochondria

Answer 8

site of aerobic respiration.

Question 9

do cells with high rates of metabolism have significantly higher or lower numbers of mitochondria

Answer 9

higher

Question 10

what is the function of ribosomes & where are they found

Answer 10

site of protein synthesis, found in the cytoplasm

Question 11

what is the function of the cell membrane

Answer 11

holds the cell together, controls what substances goes in and out of the cell, separates the inside of the cell from the outside

Question 12

name the 8 sub-cellular structures in a plant

Answer 12

nucleus, mitochondria, permanent vacuole, ribosomes, cytoplasm, chloroplasts, cell wall, cell membrane

Question 13

what is the function of a cell wall (2)

Answer 13

provides support and protection for the cell, helps regulate the exchange of materials between the cells and it’s environment

Question 14

what is the function of chloroplasts

Answer 14

site of photosynthesis, which is required to make glucose for energy for the plant

Question 15

what is the function of the permanent vacuole

Answer 15

filled with cell sap to keep the cell turgid, filled with water