Cells

Question 1

Cell membrane

Answer 1

Controls the movement of substances into and out of the cell. Provides a barrier from the external environment

Question 2

Cytoplasm

Answer 2

Contains enzymes, and is the site of most of the chemical reactions in the cell

Question 3

Mitochondria

Answer 3

Site of reactions for aerobic respiration. Produces energy for the cell

Question 4

Nucleus

Answer 4

Contains the genetic material of the cell

Question 5

Cell wall

Answer 5

Made of cellulose. Provides a rigid shape and structure to the cell

Question 6

Chloroplasts

Answer 6

Site of photosynthesis, where food is made for the plant

Question 7

Permanent vacuole

Answer 7

Contains cell sap, which stores sugars and salts for the cell

Question 8

Bacteria Cells

Answer 8

Bacteria are single-celled microorganisms - prokaryotic cells. They have no nucleus but they have a cell wall. They also do not have mitochondria.

Question 9

Tissues

Answer 9

Groups of similar cells from the same origin that are organised together to perform a particular function.

Question 10

Organs

Answer 10

Groups of different tissues that are organised in a particular structure to enable a certain function to be carried out.

Question 11

Organ Systems

Answer 11

Groups of different organs which work together to control fundamental processes.

Question 12

Muscular tissue

Answer 12

Muscular tissue can contract to cause movement

Question 13

Glandular tissue

Answer 13

Glandular tissue secretes substances (such as hormones, enzymes, mucus)

Question 14

Epithelial tissue

Answer 14

Epithelial tissue forms the outer surface lining of most organs to protect them from the environment