Parts of a Cell
The part of the cell that stores DNA
Nucleus
What is the role of cell membrane? (two functions)
Growth of an organism and repair of tissues
What type of organ is a flower? (e.g. what is its role?)
Reproductive organ
Who is the current Prime Minister of Australia?
Anthony Albanese
The part of plant cells that protects the cell and prevents it from bursting
Cell Wall
DNA contains information that tells the which to make
Ribosomes
Proteins
Name the four stages of mitosis
Prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase
What is the role of petals?
To attract pollinators
Who won the 2023 Women's FIFA World Cup
Spain
The part of the cell that produces energy
Mitochondria
Why do plant cells have larger vacuoles than animal cells?
So they can store water because they can't move around to access water sources
What happens to the nucleus in prophase?
It breaks down
Name the roles of the two parts of the stamen:
Filament =
Anther =
Filament = holds the anther up
Anther = contains and protects pollen
What is the name of a baby Koala?
Joey
The part of the cell that synthesises (makes) proteins
Ribosomes
What is the role of the cytoplasm? (two reasons)
1. Suspend organelles
2. A transport medium for molecules
What happens to the chromosomes in metaphase?
They line up along the middle of the cell
Name the roles of the three parts of the pistil:
Ovary =
Stigma =
Style =
Ovary = contains and protects ovules
Stigma = a sticky platform to collect pollen
Style = allows the pollen to reach the ovule
What is the name of the ocean off the coast of Sydney?
Pacific Ocean
The part of the cell that contains digestive enzymes to break down waste products and foreign materials.
Lysosomes
What are the requirements for cellular respiration? (the process the mitochondria undertake)
Glucose + oxygen > carbon dioxide and water
Why do the chromosomes split in half and migrate to opposite sides of the cell in anaphase?
So that each daughter cell can receive an exact copy of the DNA.
What are the names of the male and female gametes of a flower?
Male = pollen
Female = ovule
Name the largest sand island in the world. HINT: It is an island off the east coast of Australia
Fraser Island