Definitions of Specific Parts of the Cell - Biology

Question 1

Describe the Mitochondria

Answer 1

• “Power House” of the cell
• Converts food into high-energy compounds the cell can use (ATP)
• Cellular Respiration

Question 2

Describe the Cell Membrane

Answer 2

• Contains phospholipids and proteins

- Regulates what goes in and out of the nucleus

Question 3

Describe the Chloroplast

Answer 3

• Uses energy from the sun to make energy rich molecules

- Photosynthesis

Question 4

Describe the Nucleus

Answer 4

• Controls most cell processes and contains the hereditary material DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)

Contains:

• Chromatin: Granular material visible within nucleus (DNA bound to proteins)
• Chromosomes: Condensed chromatin created when cells are about to divide