Biology - Cells

Question 1

Eukaryotic organisms

Answer 1

Complex - Have a nucleus

Question 2

Prokaryotic organisms

Answer 2

simple ones - DO NOT have a nucleus

Question 3

Nucleus

Answer 3

Stores DNA, controls the cell

Question 4

Mitochondria

Answer 4

responsible for the energy of the cell

Question 5

Ribsomes

Answer 5

site of protein synthesis

Question 6

cell membrane

Answer 6

controls what moves in and out of the cell

Question 7

cytoplasm

Answer 7

where chemical reactions take place

Question 8

Chloroplast and what does it contain

Answer 8

1. contains chlorophyll
2. accounts for photosynthesis in the cell

Question 9

cell wall and what is it made of

Answer 9

1. Made of cellulose
2. supports and structures the cell

Question 10

permanent vacuole and what does it contain

Answer 10

contains cell sap, a temporary food store

Question 11

Cell sap

Answer 11

a mixture of water, sugar, salt and protein

Question 12

cells

Answer 12

tiny building blocks - all living organisms are made up of them

Question 13

organelles

Answer 13

tiny structures within the cells - only visible through microscope

Question 14

tissues

Answer 14

made up of similar cells to perform a particular function

Question 15

Organs

Answer 15

tissues organised

Question 16

Organ systems

Answer 16

made up of organs

Question 17

Name 3 organelles that animal cells do not have

Answer 17

Chloroplasts, permanent vacuole, and cell wall

Question 18

red blood cells - functions and adaptations

Answer 18

Transport oxygen and carbon dioxide around the body via the bloodstream -
biconcave disk for larger SA:V ratio.
No nucleus for more space.

Question 19

Sperm cell

Answer 19

carry male’s genetic information.
streamliner shape for better mobility and speed
flagella (tail) for easier movement

Question 20

Phloem cell

Answer 20

Transport dissolved sugars produced in leaves. More mitochondria for active release of sugars