Cell Structure and Cell Function (5)

Function of lysosome (2)

Breaks down bacteria and components of damaged cells

Characteristics of nucleus (1)

Largest component in the cell

Characteristics of nucleus (2)

Spherical, compressed and enclosed in a nuclear membrane with many pores

Characteristics of nucleus (3)

The nucleus contains chromosomes, nucleolus and nucleoplasm

Function of nucleus (1)

Controls all cell activities

Function of nucleus (2)

- Has chromosomes that contain deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) - DNA determines the cell characteristics and metabolic function

Characteristics of ribosome (1)

Small, compact and spherical granules

Characteristics of ribosome (2)

Consists of protein and ribonucleic acid (RNA)

Characteristics of ribosome (3)

Ribosomes are present on the surface of the rough endoplasmic reticulum or exist freely in the cytoplasm

Function of ribosomes

Site for protein synthesis