Eukaryotic Cells Characteristics

Question 1

Nucleus

Answer 1

Contains the chromosomes consisting of DNA. It controls what happens inside the cell.

Question 2

RER

Answer 2

Its main function is to synthesize protein for secretion from the cell. It contains ribosomes.

Question 3

Golgi Body

Answer 3

Processes proteins brought in vesicles.

Question 4

Lysosome

Answer 4

They have digestive enzymes which break down ingested food in vesicles. They can also destroy bacteria.

Question 5

Mitochondrion

Answer 5

Used as an energy source in the cell. They produce ATP for the cell.

Question 6

Ribosomes

Answer 6

Synthesize proteins which will be released to the cytoplasm

Question 7

Chloroplast

Answer 7

They produce glucose and a wide variety of other organic compounds by photosynthesis.

Question 8

Vacuoles and vesicles

Answer 8

Eliminate the excess of water

Question 9

Microtubules and centrioles

Answer 9

Involved in cell division

Question 10

Cilia and flagella

Answer 10

Used for locomotion and create fluid.