Topic 1 Cell Structure and Transport

Question 1

What is the function of a nucleus?

Answer 1

It contains genetic information that controls the functions of a cell

Question 2

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Answer 2

It controls what enters or leaves the cell

Question 3

What is the function of the cytoplasm?

Answer 3

It is where many cell activities and chemical reactions within a cell occur

Question 4

What is the function of mitochondria?

Answer 4

They provide energy from aerobic respiration?

Question 5

What is the function of ribosomes?

Answer 5

They synthesize (make) proteins

Question 6

What is the function of chloroplasts?

Answer 6

Photosynthesis occurs here

Question 7

What is the function of a permanent vacuole?

Answer 7

It is used to store water and other chemicals as cell sap

Question 8

What is the function of a cell wall?

Answer 8

It strengthens and supports the cell (made of cellulose in plants)

Question 9

What is a DNA loop?

Answer 9

A loop of DNA, not enclosed within a nucleus

Question 10

What is a plasmid?

Answer 10

A small circle of DNA, may contain genes associated with antibiotic resistance