Cells

Question 1

Lysosomes definition

Answer 1

Contains enzymes to digest waste cell products

Question 2

Plasma membrane definition

Answer 2

Enclosed the cells components to give cell structure

Question 3

Pilli/ cilia definition

Answer 3

Hair like structure which move the fluid on the outside of the cell for the cell to move (swim)

Question 4

Ribosomes definition

Answer 4

Involved in the manufactures of proteins. 2 types of- 80s (eukaryotic) 70s (prokaryotic)

Question 5

Centrioles definition

Answer 5

Hollow cylinders placed at right angles to eachother which form spindle fibres in cell devision

Question 6

Peroxisomes definition

Answer 6

Small vesicles containing oxidases enzymes which help remove toxic substances

Question 7

Nucleus

Answer 7

Controls all the cells activities such as a cell division and stores DNA

Question 8

Nucleolus

Answer 8

Stores cells’ RNA and involved in ribosome production

Question 9

Mitochondria

Answer 9

the site of respiration, uses oxygen and produces energy (ATP)

Question 10

Rough endoplasmic reticulum

Answer 10

Involved in formation and storage of proteins. Also stores ribosomes

Question 11

smooth endoplasmic reticulum

Answer 11

Involved in production and storage of lipids

Question 12

Golgi body

Answer 12

Works with ER to package molecules (lipids, proteins) into vesicles ready for transport

Question 13

what is haemoglobin

Answer 13

it is a protein found in red blood cells. It contains iron which combines with oxygen to give our blood a red colour