Peroxisomes, Vacuoles, and Chloroplasts

Question 1

A structure similar to Lysosomes but smaller

Answer 1

Peroxisomes

Question 2

Function of Peroxisomes

Answer 2

Detoxifying cells

Question 3

Peroxisomes oxidize toxic compounds into less toxic/ non toxic compounds. Give an example

Answer 3

Converts Alcohol to Hydrogen Peroxide,
then Hydrogen Peroxide to Water and Oxygen

Question 4

What are Chloroplasts?

Answer 4

Organelles found in algae and green plants

Question 5

What two substances do chloroplasts contain?

Answer 5

Chlorophyl and
Light gathering Enzymes (required for photosynthesis)

Question 6

The Chloroplast is filled with flattened membranous sacks called….

Answer 6

Thylakoids

Question 7

Stacks of Thylakoids are known as….

Answer 7

Grana

Question 8

What are the functions of Thylakoids and Grana

Answer 8

1. Chlorophyll storage
2. Generation of energy from sunlight

Question 9

Like ____________ Chloroplasts have ribosomes (70S) and DNA that replicates on its own

Answer 9

Mitochondria

Question 10

What membrane bound cavity located in the cytoplasm is variable in size and Derived from the Golgi Complex?

Answer 10

Vacuole

Question 11

Vacuole size can be anywhere from 5-90% of total cell size. Teir function varies with cell type, but includes storage of….

Answer 11

1. Sugars
2. Proteins
3. Waste products
4. Organic acids
5. Energy sources
6. Toxins
7. Water