Cells

Question 1

What is a nucleus?

Answer 1

control centre of the cell

Question 2

What is the cell membrane?

Answer 2

• living structure that surrounds a cell

- allows certain materials in and out

Question 3

What is cytoplasm?

Answer 3

• fluid-like material within a cell

- supports the internal structure of the cell

Question 4

What are mitochondria?

Answer 4

• the location of energy production

- converts nutrients and oxygen into useable energy

Question 5

What are vacuoles?

Answer 5

storage structures for water, minerals, nutrients and wastes

Question 6

What is the cell wall?

Answer 6

• in a plant cell only

- non-living cellulose structure that surrounds a cell and provides support

Question 7

What are chloroplasts?

Answer 7

• in a plant cell only
• contain chlorophyll
• structures that convert light energy into usable chemical energy

Question 8

What are some differences between plant and animal cells?

Answer 8

1. PLANT CELLS have thick outer walls the provide support
   PLANT CELLS have large vacuoles for water and mineral storage
   PLANT CELLS have chloroplasts
2. ANIMAL CELLS have thin, flexible membrane
   ANIMAL CELLS have any small vacuoles
   ANIMAL CELLS have no chloroplasts