animal cells

• What is the function of the nucleus in animal cells?

  To enclose the genetic material
• What is an example of a chemical reaction that takes place in the cytoplasm?

  The first stage of respiration
• What does the cell membrane control?

  The molecules entering and leaving the cell
• Why can't we see mitochondria or ribosomes in the light microscope image?

  They are too small
• What is the function of mitochondria?

  Where aerobic respiration takes place
• What type of microscope is needed to see ribosomes?

  Electron microscope
• How do ribosomes contribute to cell function?

  They are the sites of protein synthesis
• What are proteins important for in cells?

  They carry out many functions
• What structures should you identify in the animal cell diagram?

  Nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane
• What are the main parts of an animal cell and their functions?

  • Nucleus: Encloses genetic material
  • Cytoplasm: Site of chemical reactions
  • Cell membrane: Controls molecule entry/exit
  • Mitochondria: Site of aerobic respiration
  • Ribosomes: Sites of protein synthesis