Cells

Question 1

What is an organism with a nucleus called?

Answer 1

Eukaryote

Question 2

What is an organism without a nucleus called?

Answer 2

Prokaryote

Question 3

What are the two possibilities for eukaryotes to be?

Answer 3

Single celled organsim or multicellular organsim

Question 4

What is the cell theory?

Answer 4

1. All living things are made up of cells
2. All cells come from pre-existing cells
3. The cell is the simplest unit that can carry out all life processes

Question 5

What are organelles?

Answer 5

The parts inside the cell, each carrying out a specific function

Question 6

What is the function of cytoplasm?

Answer 6

To suspend the organelles in the cell

Question 7

What is the function of golgi bodies?

Answer 7

To collect and process materials to be removed from the cell, also to create and secrete mucus

Question 8

What are ribosomes the site of?

Answer 8

Protein synthesis

Question 9

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Answer 9

To support the cell and control what comes in and stays out

Question 10

What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

Answer 10

To transport materials around the cell

Question 11

What is the function of the mitochondrias?

Answer 11

To make energy available to the cell

Question 12

What does the nucleus contain?

Answer 12

The genetic information that controls cell activities

Question 13

What is the function of chloroplasts (plant cell)?

Answer 13

Give leaves green colour and absorbs light energy used in photosynthesis

Question 14

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

Answer 14

To provide support and protection for the cell

Question 15

What is the function of vacuoles (animal cell)?

Answer 15

To provide storage, remove unwanted substances, and maintain internal fluid pressure in the cell

Question 16

What is the function of the vacuole (plant cell)?

Answer 16

To provide storage