Cells and Organelles

Question 1

What is an organelle

Answer 1

a structure found in the cytoplasm of the cell

Question 2

What is the function of the nucleus

Answer 2

it contains genetic material and it is the control centre for chemical reactions taking place in the cytoplasm of the cell

Question 3

function of cell membrane

Answer 3

a semi permable outer layer that controls what goes in and out of the cell it only allows some substances to enter

Question 4

cytoplasm

Answer 4

where all chemical reactions take place in the cell

Question 5

mitochondria

Answer 5

site of aerobic respiration which provides energy to the cell

Question 6

Glycogen granules

Answer 6

Food stores in animal cells

Question 7

Cell wall

Answer 7

Outer protective layer made from a tough material called cellulose which keeps the cell rigid and gives support to the cell

Question 8

chloroplast

Answer 8

contains a green pigment chlorophyll which is important to produce glucose in the process of photosynthesis

Question 9

vacuole

Answer 9

stores cell sap which is a solution of glucose and salts and is a permanent fluid filled sap

Question 10

starch granules

Answer 10

Stores of food

Question 11

What are eukaryotic cells

Answer 11

cells that have their genetic material enclosed in a cell and have membrane surrounded organelles