KO 1: Section 1: Cell Structure

Question 1

What is the function of a Nucleus?

Answer 1

Contains genetic information that controls the function of the cell.

Eukaryotic Cells

Question 2

What is the function of the Cell Membrane?

Answer 2

Controls what enters and leaves the cell.

Eukaryotic Cells

Question 3

What is the function of the Cytoplasm?

Answer 3

Where many cell activities and chemical reactions within the cell occur.

Eukaryotic & Prokaryotic Cells

Question 4

What is the function of the Mitochondria?

Answer 4

Provides energy from aerobic respiration.

Eukaryotic Cells

Question 5

What is the function of the Ribosome?

Answer 5

Synthesises (makes) proteins.

Eukaryotic & Prokaryotic Cells

Question 6

What is the function of the Chloroplast?

Answer 6

Where photosynthesis occurs.

Plant Cells

Question 7

What is the function of the Permanent vacuole?

Answer 7

Used to store water and other chemicals as cell sap.

Plant Cells

Question 8

What is the function of the Cell wall?

Answer 8

Strengthens and supports the cell. (Made of cellulose).

Plant & Prokaryotic Cells

Question 9

What is the function of the DNA loop?

Answer 9

A loop of DNA, not enclosed within a nucleus.

Prokaryotic Cells

Question 10

What is the function of the Plasmid?

Answer 10

A small circle of DNA may contain genes associated with antibiotic resistance.

Prokaryotic Cells