Biology 1

Question 1

What is the role of the nucleus?

Answer 1

Controls the cell/ contains genetic information

Question 2

What is the role of the cytoplasm?

Answer 2

Site of the chemical reactions

Question 3

What is the role of the cell membrane?

Answer 3

Controls what leaves/enters the cell

Question 4

What is the role of the mitochondria?

Answer 4

Site of respiration- releases energy

Question 5

What is the role o the ribosomes?

Answer 5

Protein synthesis

Question 6

What is the role of the chloroplast?

Answer 6

Contains chlorophyll- absorbs light

Question 7

What is the role of the vacuole?

Answer 7

Contains cell sap

Question 8

What is the role of the cell wall?

Answer 8

Strengthens cell

Question 9

What is the cell wall made of?

Answer 9

Cellulose

Question 10

Name two eukaryotic cells?

Answer 10

Plant and animal

Question 11

Name a prokaryotic cell?

Answer 11

Bacteria

Question 12

How are electron microscopes better than light microscopes?

Answer 12

Higher magnification/resolution

Question 13

How did electron microscopes develop the understanding of cells?

Answer 13

Observe sub cellular structures