Cell Biology Words

Question 1

What is the function of the nucleus?

Answer 1

Contains DNA that determines the characteristics of the organism and controls cellular activities.

Question 2

What is the function of mitochondria?

Answer 2

Site for aerobic respiration to release energy.

Question 3

What is the function of the cell wall?

Answer 3

Made of cellulose that supports and strengthens the cell

Question 4

What is the function of chloroplasts?

Answer 4

Contains chlorophyll, which absorbs sunlight in photosynthesis to produce glucose.

Question 5

What is the function of ribosomes?

Answer 5

Site of protein synthesis

Question 6

What is the function of the permanent vacuole?

Answer 6

Contains cell sap, which gives cell turgidity

Question 7

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Answer 7

Controls movement of substances in and out of the cell

Question 8

What is the function of cytoplasm

Answer 8

A liquid gel where chemical reactions occur