Cells

Question 1

What is the Cell theory?

Answer 1

• All living things are made out of cells (one or more)

- The cell is the basic unit of life.

Question 2

What is the function of the Nucleus? (P&AC)

Answer 2

It contains chromosomes which controls cellular activities and how it develops. It also contains DNA for the future development of a fetes after reproduction.

Question 3

What is the function of the cell membrane? (P&AC)

Answer 3

Thin layer around cell which controls the movement of substances into and out of the cell.

Question 4

What is the function of mitochondria? (P&AC)

Answer 4

Small rod like structures which release energy from sugars during aerobic respiration.

Question 5

What is the function of the Cytoplasm? (P&AC)

Answer 5

A jelly-like substance containing many chemicals where most of the chemical reactions are carried out.

Question 6

What is the function of the cell wall? (PC)

Answer 6

It is made of cellulose; which is strong and supports the cell, maintaining the shape

Question 7

What is the function of the Chloroplast?(PC)

Answer 7

Contains green pigment known as chlorophyll which traps light energy for photosynthesis!

Question 8

What is the function of the Ribosomes? (A&P)

Answer 8

Proteins are made here.

Question 9

What is the function of the vacuole?(PC)

Answer 9

Contains a sugary water solution called sap. A swollen vacuole makes the cell wall firm by pushing cell contents against it.

Question 10

What does a plant cell have that an animal cell does not?

Answer 10

Vacuole, Cell Wall, Chloroplasts