Subcellular Structures Purposes

Question 1

Nucleus

Answer 1

Contains genetic material that controls the activities of the cell.

Question 2

Mitrocondria

Answer 2

These are where most of the reactions for aerobic respiration take place. Respiration transfers energy that the cell needs to work.

Question 3

Permanent vacuole (Plant cell)

Answer 3

Contains cell sap, a weak solution of sugar salts.

Question 4

Cytoplasm

Answer 4

Gel-like substance where most of the chemical reactions happen. It contains enzymes that control the chemical reactions.

Question 5

Ribosomes

Answer 5

These are where proteins are made in the cell.

Question 6

Cell Wall (Plant cell)

Answer 6

Made of cellulose. It supports the cell and strengthens it.

Question 7

Cell Membrane

Answer 7

Holds the cell together and control what goes in and out.

Question 8

Chloroplasts (Plant cell)

Answer 8

These are where photosynthesis occur, which makes food for the plant. They contain a green substance called chlorophyll, which absorb the light needed for photosynthesis