Question

Read the following statements and write the appropriate term against each statement.

A. I control the functions of a cell. Who am I? _______

B. I am like a policeman. I do not allow anything and everything to get in and out of the cell. Who am I?______

C. I transfer characters from parents to offspring. Who am I? ______

Answer 1

A.Nucleus:

1. It is a double-membraned organelle containing the genetic material.
2. It controls the function of cells

B.Cell membrane:

1. It is the outer covering of the cell. It is also known as the plasma membrane.
2. It is the semipermeable layer that controls the entry and exit of material through the cell.

C. Genes:

1. Genes are hereditary units as they are made of DNA.
2. The chromosome is created of DNA including many genes.
3. Every gene includes a special set of instructions for a specific purpose or protein coding.

Final answer:

A. I control the functions of a cell. I am the nucleus.

B. I am like a policeman. I do not allow anything and everything to get in and out of the cell. I am cell membrane.

C. I transfer characters from parents to offspring. I am Genes.