Cells And Viruses

Question 1

what is the function of the centriole?

Answer 1

• Form a spindle-shaped structure of protein fibres on which the chromosomes move during nuclear division

Question 2

what is the function of the cell membrane?

Answer 2

-A partially permeable barrier which controls the passage of substances in and out of the cell

Question 3

Rough ER function?

Answer 3

Forms a system of channels to transport materials. Has ribosomes and is the site of protein synthesis

Question 4

Mitochondria function?

Answer 4

• Site of aerobic respiration and responsible for producing most of the ATP in a cell

Question 5

Smooth er function?

Answer 5

Synthesis of lipids and their distribution throughout the cell

Question 6

Golgi apparatus function?

Answer 6

Received proteins synthesised on ER, packaged into vesicles for secretion or for delivery else where in the cell