Cell Structure

Question 1

What is the function of the mitochondia

Answer 1

Inner membrane folded into cristae-large SA for respiration
.contains 70s ribosomes

Question 2

What is the function of the nucleus

Answer 2

Nuclear pores-RNA out of nucleus
Nucleolus-darkly stained structure+ controls cells activities (e.g: transcription)
Nuclear envelope=double membrane

Question 3

What is the function of the golgi apparatus

Answer 3

Processes, modifies and packages lipids and proteins for secretion
.produces secratory enzymes

Question 4

What is the function of golgi vessicles

Answer 4

Stores lipids and proteins

Question 5

What is the function of the chloroplast

Answer 5

70s ribosomes-protein synthesis
Grana- large SA for chlorophyll attachment
Stroma-sugar synthesis

Question 6

What is the function of lysosomes

Answer 6

Contains hydrolytic enzymes

Question 7

What is the function of the RER

Answer 7

Folds and processes proteins
Large SA for 80s attachment- synthesis of proteins

Question 8

What is the function of the SER

Answer 8

Synthesis and processing of lipids

Question 9

What is the function of ribosomes

Answer 9

80s-eukaryotic
70s-prokaryotic and mitochondria+chloroplasts of eukaryotic

Question 10

What is the function of the cell wall

Answer 10

supports cell
fungi-cell wall made of chitin
plants and algae-cell wall made of cellulose
provides mechanical strength

Question 11

What is the function of the cell vacuole

Answer 11

Maintains pressure and keeps cell turgid
contains cell sap

Question 12

What is the function of the cell-surface membrane

Answer 12

Regulates substances in+ out

Question 13

Describe the reaction of Glucose