Functions of Cells

Question 1

Function of ribosomes

Answer 1

Site of protein synthesis

Question 2

Function of nucleus

Answer 2

Contains genetic material
Controls cell activity

Question 3

Function of mitochondria

Answer 3

Site of aerobic respiration
ATP production

Question 4

Function of smooth endoplasmic reticulum

Answer 4

Site of lipid synthesis

Question 5

Function of Golgi apparatus

Answer 5

Sorts, modifies and package proteins into vesicle

Question 6

Function of lysosomes

Answer 6

Contains digestive enzymes
Digest worn out organelles

Question 7

Centrioles

Answer 7

Form network of spindle fibres onto which chromosomes attach
Pull chromosomes apart during mitosis

Question 8

Function of cell surface membrane

Answer 8

Controls the passage of molecules in and out of the cells

Question 9

Function of capsule

Answer 9

Protects cell from immune system
Aids bacteria in sticking together

Question 10

Function of cell wall

Answer 10

Provides ridgity and support
Stops osmotic lysis

Question 11

What is a eukaryotic cell

Answer 11

Nucleus and cells have membrane bound organelles

Question 12

What are examples of eukaryotic cells

Answer 12

Plant cells
Animal cells
Fungus
Algee

Question 13

Name organelles in a chloroplast

Answer 13

Granum
Thylakoid membrane
Stroma
Starch grains
Dna and ribosomes