Cells And Levels Of Organization

Question 0

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Answer 0

Regulates what enters and leaves the cell.

Question 1

What are the characteristics of life?

Answer 1

Made up of at least one cell. (Moves, reproduces, uses energy, grows, etc.)

Question 2

What is the function of the cell wall?

Answer 2

Support and protect the cell. Found only in plants.

Question 3

What is the function of the nucleus?

Answer 3

Controls cell activity. (Control center;brain)

Question 4

What is the function of the chloroplast?

Answer 4

Uses radiant energy to produce food. (Photosynthesis)

Question 5

What is the function of the mitochondria?

Answer 5

Break down glucose and release energy.

Question 6

What is the function of the cytoplasm?

Answer 6

Holds organelles. (Jelly like substance)

Question 7

What is the function of the vacuole?

Answer 7

Storage. (Larger in plants)

Question 8

How does the structure of a plant cell and it’s organelles differ from the structure of an animal cell and it’s organelles?

Answer 8

Plant cell has cell wall and chloroplast.

Question 9

What are chromosomes? Where are they located?

Answer 9

Contain heredity information; DNA. Located in the nucleus.

Question 10

What are the levels of organization in plants and animals?

Answer 10

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