Structure and Function- in Animal cells and Plant cells

Question 1

Nucleus

Answer 1

This controls all the activities happening in the cell and is surrounded by the nuclear membrane. It contains the genetic material needed for new cells to be made.

Question 2

Cytoplasm

Answer 2

A liquid gel where most chemical reactions needed for life take place

Question 3

Cell membrane

Answer 3

Controls the passage of substances going into the cell, such as oxygen needed for respiration in the cell. It also controls the passage of substances going out of the cell, such as carbon dioxide, a product of respiration.

Question 4

Mitochondria

Answer 4

A structure in the cytoplasm where aerobic respiration takes place, releasing energy for the cell.

Question 5

Ribosomes

Answer 5

Where protein synthesis takes place, making all the protein needed for the cell.