Cell structure

Question 1

Eukaryotic cells?

Answer 1

Eukaryotic cells contain the genetic material (DNA) enclosed in a nucleus.

Question 2

Prokaryotic cells?

Answer 2

In prokaryotic cells the genetic material (DNA) is not enclosed in a nucleus.

Question 3

What are plasmids?

Answer 3

Small rings of DNA.

Question 4

What are proteins and cells measured in?

Answer 4

Nanometres.

Question 5

Function of a nucleus?

Answer 5

Enclose the genetic material.

Question 6

Function of cytoplasm?

Answer 6

Where chemical reactions take place.

Question 7

Function of cell membrane?

Answer 7

Controls the molecules that enter and leave the cell.

Question 8

Function of ribosomes?

Answer 8

Sites of protein synthesis.

Question 9

What green substance does chloroplasts contain?

Answer 9

Chlorophyll.

Question 10

What is the cell wall made of?

Answer 10

Cellulose.

Question 11

What is the vacuole filled with?

Answer 11

Cell sap.

Question 12

Function of vacuole?

Answer 12

Gives the plant cell its shape.

Question 13

What is an example of a prokaryotic cell?

Answer 13

Bacteria.

Question 14

Function of cell wall?

Answer 14

• Protect the plant cell.
• Maintain the shape of the cell.
• Prevent excessive uptake of water.