Cells

Question 1

Is a plant cell a prokaryotic cell or eukaryotic cell?

Answer 1

Eukaryotic cell.

Question 2

In which sub-cellular structures do most of the reactions of aerobic respiration take place?

Answer 2

Mitochondria

Question 3

Describe the main similarities and differences between a bacterial cell and a plant cell

Answer 3

Similarities: e.g. both have a cell membrane, a cell wall and cytoplasm.

Question 4

Name three structures of an animal cell?

Answer 4

Cell membrane: entry and exit of nutrients and other microscopic entities into the cell and are known as semi-permeable or selectively permeable membranes.

Nucleus: This contains the genetic materials that control the activities of the cell.

Cytoplasm: This is a gel-like substance where chemical reactions happen and contains enzymes that control these reactions

Question 5

What is a eukaryotic cell?

Answer 5

A complex, e.g. a plant or animal

Question 6

What is a prokaryotic cell?

Answer 6

Is a small simple cell, e.g. a bacterium