Cells

Question 0

Mitochondria is described as the -

Answer 0

“Powerhouse” of the cell due to the fact that it produces the most ATP.

Question 1

Which is the simpler cell: prokaryotic or eukaryotic?

Answer 1

The simpler cell is prokaryotic because it came first.

Question 2

Name the two types of transport and discuss them briefly.

Answer 2

1. Active Transport: from a lower concentration to a higher one.
2. Passive Transport: from a higher concentration to a lower one.

Question 3

Name the energy conversions in plant and animals.

Answer 3

Plant conversion: Photosynthesis:
6CO2+6H2O+Energy (Sunlight) = C6H12O6+6O2; occurs in the chloroplasts (also goes through cellular respiration)
Animal conversion: Cellular Respiration: C6H12O6+6O2 = 6CO2+6H2O+Energy (ATP); occurs in the mitochondria

Question 4

Name an example of synthesis of molecules.

Answer 4

Protein synthesis