Cell Structure

Question 1

Name all structures in a plant cell

Answer 1

• vacuole
• cell wall
• cell membrane
• mitochondria
• cytoplasm
• chloroplasts
• nucleus

Question 2

Describe functions of specific features found in a plant cell

Answer 2

Vacuole-food storage
Cell wall-keeps cell from bursting
Cell membrane-border Control
Chloroplasts- photosynthesis
Cytoplasm-where chemical reactions occur
Mitochondria-where respiration occurs
Nucleus-controls and holds DNA of the cell

Question 3

Name all structures found in an animal cell

Answer 3

• nucleus
• cytoplasm
• ribosomes
• cell membrane
• mitochondria

Question 4

Describe specific functions of specific features found in an animal cell

Answer 4

Nucleus - controls and holds DNA of the cell
Cytoplasm - where chemical reactions occur
Mitochondria - where respiration occurs
Cell membrane - border control
Ribosomes - make protein

Question 5

What is mitochondria?

Answer 5

An organelle found in animal and plant cells which is where the process of respiration occurs