Chapter 6

Question 1

Function of the Capsule

Answer 1

Adhering to surfaces, retaining moisture, immune system protection

Question 2

Function of the Cell Wall

Answer 2

Maintain cell shape and structure

Question 3

Function of Plasma Membrane

Answer 3

Controls what leaves and enters the cell

Question 4

Function of the Ribosomes

Answer 4

Protein production/synthesis

Question 5

Function of the Pilli

Answer 5

Adhesion; facilitates infection; key virulence characteristic; At pole of cell

Question 6

Function of Cytoplasm

Answer 6

House and maintain intracellular environment for organelles

Question 7

Function of Nucleoid

Answer 7

Store DNA; regulate growth, reproduction and function

Question 8

Function of Flagella

Answer 8

Cell Movement

Question 9

Function of Fimbriae

Answer 9

hair like projections for attachment, colonization and infection; All over cell

Question 10

What are the five parts that Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic cells share?

Answer 10

Plasma Membrane,
Ribosomes,
Cytoplasm,
Cell Wall (Plants),
Flagella (Animals)

Question 11

Which is larger, Eukaryotes or Prokaryotes?

Answer 11

Eukaryotes

Question 12

Parts of cells found in both animals and plants.

Answer 12

Mitochondria,
Lysosome,
Golgi Complex,
Cytoskeleton,
Nucleus,
Cytoplasm,
Membrane,
Ribosomes

Question 13

Function of the Nucleus

Answer 13

Contains the cell’s DNA; protected by two membranes.

Question 14

Function of Endoplasmic Reticulum

Answer 14

Cells Delivery system in which proteins, lipids and other materials are made.

Question 15

Function of Mitochondria

Answer 15

Powerhouse of the Cell,
where sugar is broken down to create energy, which is stored in a molecule called ATP.

Question 16

Function of Chloroplasts

Answer 16

Plant exclusive organelle where photosynthesis occurs.

Question 17

Function of Cytoskeleton

Answer 17

Web of proteins that helps the cell maintain its shape and structure.

Question 18

Function of Vesicle

Answer 18

Small sac that surrounds material to be moved, either to other parts of the cell or in/out of the cell.

Question 19

Function of Golgi Complex

Answer 19

Package Center for the cell, packages and distributes proteins throughout the cell.

Question 20

Function of Lysosomes

Answer 20

Recycling center for the cell that destroys old organelles that, when left untouched, would clog and kill the cell.

Question 21

Function of Vacuoles

Answer 21

Can act like a lysosome, but the large vacuole is used for storage of water and other liquids.