The Cell and its Components

Question 1

What is the function of cytoplasm?

Answer 1

cell morphology and movement
ATP synthesis
fatty acid synthesis

Question 2

What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

Answer 2

lipid and steroid synthesis 
fatty acid synthesis
protein synthesis
membrane synthesis
detoxification reactions
RNA processing and ribosome assembly

Question 3

What is the function of lysosomes?

Answer 3

cellular digestion
detoxification
metabolism of carbohydrates, amino acids and nucleotides

Question 4

What is the function of mitochondrion?

Answer 4

ATP synthesis

metabolism of carbohydrates, amino acids and nucleotides

Question 5

What is the function of the Golgi complex?

Answer 5

export proteins

Question 6

What is the function of the nucleus/ nucleolus?

Answer 6

RNA synthesis
DNA synthesis and repair
RNA processing and ribosome assembly

Question 7

What is the function of the plasma membrane?

Answer 7

transport of ions and small molecules
cell morphology and movement
export proteins

Question 8

What is the function of ribosomes?

Answer 8

protein synthesis

RNA synthesis

Question 9

interpret electron micrographs of eukaryotic cells and accurately label their organelles

Answer 9

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Question 10

explain why the same structures within a cell may look different in different micrographs

Answer 10

due to perspective

Question 11

describe the main differences between a prokaryotic and an eukaryotic cell

Answer 11

P, prokaryotes - bacteria 
E, eukaryotes - animal and plant cells
mainly structural differences: 
E have membrane bound nucleus
P have a nucleoid 
P have a flagellum 
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