Structure and Functions in Living Organisms - Cell Structure

Question 1

what do animal cells contain?

Answer 1

nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane, mitochondria, and ribosomes

Question 2

what do plant cells contain?

Answer 2

cell wall, chloroplasts and a vacuole (and everything in animal cells)

Question 3

what is the function of the nucleus?

Answer 3

Membrane-bound organelle that contains genetic material

Question 4

what is the function of the cytoplasm?

Answer 4

Material that fills cells to facilitate chemical reactions and hold organelles in place

Question 5

what is the function of the cell membrane?

Answer 5

controls the movement of substances into and out of the cell

Question 6

what is the function of the cell wall?

Answer 6

protects and maintains the shape of the cell (prevents the cell from bursting)

Question 7

what is the function of the mitochondria?

Answer 7

Membrane-bound organelle that carries out cellular respiration

Question 8

what is the function of the chloroplasts?

Answer 8

the organelle that carries out photosynthesis

Question 9

what is the function of ribosomes?

Answer 9

Site of protein synthesis

Question 10

what is the function of the vacuole?

Answer 10

Storage organelle in plants to store water and dissolved substances