Eukaryotic Plant Cell

Question 1

Name the function of the Vacuole ?

Answer 1

Provide cell turgidity.

Fluid filled sack - carry pigments, mineral salts, sugars, amino acids and waste

Question 2

Name the function of the Chloroplasts.

Answer 2

The storma contain enzymes for photosynthesis.
Thykaloid contain chlorophyll for photosynthesis.
Granum are a stack of Thykaloid at the top of the cell creating a large surface area for maximum photosynthesis.
Highly selective double membrane.
Contain DNA and ribosomes to make the proteins needed for photosynthesis.

Question 3

What is a eukaryotic cell?

Answer 3

A cell that contains membrane bound organelles such as the nucleus.

Question 4

What is the cell wall made of ?

Answer 4

Cellulose.

Question 5

Describe the function of a chloroplast.

Answer 5

Uses light to photosynthesise.

Produces carbs, lipids and proteins.

Question 6

Name on organelle that you would expect to find in large numbers in a mucus secreting cell and why.

Answer 6

Ribosomes

Protein-synthesis.