Structures of plant and animal cells

Question 1

What is the function of the nucleus? [plant and animal cells]

Answer 1

It contains genetic material, and controls the activities of the cell.

Question 2

What is the function of the cytoplasm? [plant and animal cells]

Answer 2

Most chemical processes take place here, controlled by the enzymes.

Question 3

What is the function of the cell membrane? [plant and animal cells]

Answer 3

It controls the movement of substances into and out of the cell.

Question 4

What is the function of the mitochondria? [plant and animal cells]

Answer 4

Most energy is released by respiration here.

Question 5

What is the function of the ribosomes? [animal and plant cells]

Answer 5

Protein synthesis happens here.

Question 6

What is the function of the cell wall? [plant cell]

Answer 6

It strengthens the cell.

Question 7

What is the function of the chloroplasts? [plant cell]

Answer 7

Contains chlorophyll, which then absorb light energy for photosynthesis.

Question 8

What is the function of the permanent vacuole? [plant cell]

Answer 8

It is filled with cell sap to help keep the cell turgid.