Page 16 - The Cell and Its Components

8) Which of the following is true about DNA?
DNA stores the cell's genetic information.
DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid.
DNA is organized into chromosomes before cell
division.
DNA is composed of genes which carry
hereditary characteristics like eye color.
All of the Above
9) Which function uses RNA to configure amino acids?
DNA replication
Diffraction
Transcription
Translation
Refraction
10) True or False: The nucleus can make exact copies of
its DNA.
TRUE
FALSE

Cell Ribosome

Ribosomes are like tiny factories in the cell. They make
proteins that perform all sorts of functions for the cell's
operation.

Where are ribosomes located inside the cell?
Ribosomes are either located in the liquid inside the cell
called the cytoplasm or attached to the membrane. They
can be found in both prokaryote (bacteria) and eukaryote
(animals and plants) cells.

Organelle
Ribosomes are a type of organelle. Organelles are
structures that perform specific functions for the cell. The
ribosome's job is to make proteins. Other organelles