2.1 Cell Structure

Question 1

Name two features of plant cells that are not features of animal cells

Answer 1

Permanent vacuole

Cellulose cell wall

Question 2

Describe the roles of the cytoskeleton

Answer 2

• supports stability of cell
• movement of cilia
• movement of chromosomes

Question 3

What is the function of Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

Answer 3

-transport lipids/fats

Question 4

What is the function of ribosomes

Answer 4

Synthesises protein

Question 5

Outline the role of Golgi apparatus

Answer 5

Receives protein from RER
modify proteins
Repackages into vesicles
Makes lysosome

Question 6

Name one feature that would be present in the cytoplasm of a prokaryotic cell that is not found in a eukaryotic cell

Answer 6

Plasmid

Question 7

Name one structure present in animal cells that is not present in plant cells

Answer 7

Centrioles