science cells and structures

Question 1

What are the 6 characteristics of all living things?

Answer 1

• Reproduce
• Changes to its environment
• Adapt/adaptations
• Needs food/energy
• Grows and develops
• Made of cells

These characteristics define what constitutes a living organism.

Question 2

Define structure in the context of biology.

Answer 2

Body part or organ

Structure refers to the physical components of an organism.

Question 3

What is the function of an organelle?

Answer 3

The specific task it carries out

Organelles are specialized structures within a cell that perform distinct functions.

Question 4

What is adaptation?

Answer 4

Functions to survive in an environment

Adaptation refers to the changes an organism undergoes to better survive in its habitat.

Question 5

What is a cell?

Answer 5

Basic unit of structures/life

Cells are the fundamental building blocks of all living organisms.

Question 6

Label the control centre of a cell.

Answer 6

Nucleus

The nucleus is responsible for controlling cell activities and containing genetic material.

Question 7

What part of the cell is compared to the factory floor?

Answer 7

Cytoplasm

Cytoplasm is where most cellular processes occur, similar to a factory floor.

Question 8

What is the function of mitochondria compared to a factory?

Answer 8

Furnace room

Mitochondria are known as the powerhouses of the cell, generating energy.

Question 9

What do chloroplasts do compared to a factory?

Answer 9

Solar panel converter

Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells.

Question 10

How do you calculate the magnification power of a microscope?

Answer 10

Multiply the objective lens power by the eyepiece power

Common magnification calculations include: 10-10=100x, 4-10=40x, 10-40=400x.

Question 11

What is the difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms?

Answer 11

• Unicellular: one cell
• Multicellular: multiple cells

Unicellular organisms perform all life functions within a single cell, while multicellular organisms have specialized cells.

Question 12

Give an example of a unicellular organism.

Answer 12

Bacteria

Bacteria are among the simplest forms of life, consisting of a single cell.

Question 13

Give an example of a multicellular organism.

Answer 13

Fungi, animals

Multicellular organisms are more complex and include a variety of life forms.

Question 14

How does diffusion work?

Answer 14

Evenly distributing particles from higher to lower concentration

Diffusion is the movement of particles until they are evenly spread in a given space.

Question 15

What is osmosis?

Answer 15

Movement of water through a semipermeable membrane from high to low concentration

Osmosis specifically refers to the movement of water, which is crucial for cellular functions.

Question 16

storage room compared to a cell

Answer 16

vacuole

Question 17

outer factory walls compared to a cell

Answer 17

cell membrane

Question 18

factory fence compared to a cell

Answer 18

ribosomes

Question 19

workers on assembly line

Answer 19

endoplasmic reticulum

Question 20

packaging department compared to a cell

Answer 20

golgi body

Question 22

smallest magnification of power

Answer 22

4-10=40x

Question 23

medium power magnification

Answer 23

10-10=100x

Question 24

high magnification power

Answer 24

10-40=400x

Question 25

different parts of an animal cell are

Answer 25

Cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, mitochondria, vacuoles

Question 26

different parts of a plant cell are?

Answer 26

Cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, mitochondria, vacuoles, cell wall, chloroplasts

Question 27

what is the purpose of the cell membrane?

Answer 27

The primary purpose of the cell membrane, or plasma membrane, is to act as a protective barrier, regulating the movement of substances in and out of the cell

Question 28

what is the function of the nucleus

Answer 28

The nucleus serves as the cell's control center, housing the genetic material (DNA) and regulating crucial cellular activities like protein synthesis, growth, and reproduction.

Question 29

what is the function of chloroplasts

Answer 29

to perform photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy in the form of sugars, and releasing oxygen as a by product

Question 30

what is the function of the cell wall

Answer 30

The primary function of a cell wall is to provide structural support, shape, and protection to the cell, acting as a strong, semi-permeable outer layer.

Question 32

what is the purpose of the nucleus

Answer 32

The nucleus serves as the cell's control center, housing the genetic material (DNA) and regulating crucial cellular activities like protein synthesis, growth, and reproduction.

Question 33

what is the purpose cytoplasm?

Answer 33

The purpose of cytoplasm is to house and support all the cell's organelles and cellular components, providing a medium for metabolic processes and maintaining cell structure.

Question 34

What is the purpose of the vacuoles?

Answer 34

vacuoles, membrane-bound organelles found in both plant and animal cells, serve as storage compartments, maintaining turgor pressure (especially in plant cells), and isolating harmful materials or waste product

Question 35

what is the purpose of the mitochondria?

Answer 35

Mitochondria, often called the "powerhouses of the cell," are organelles that generate most of the chemical energy needed to power the cell's biochemical reactions, storing it as ATP (adenosine triphosphate).

Question 36

what is the purpose of the cell wall?

Answer 36

The primary purpose of a cell wall is to provide structural support, maintain cell shape, and protect the cell from damage and pathogens.

Question 37

what is the purpose of chloroplasts?

Answer 37

conduct photosynthesis