1 Cell Biology - Animal and Plant Cell Structure Flashcards
State the function of the nucleus.
Controls all activities of the cell, contains genetic information
State the function of the cytoplasm.
Site of most chemical reactions in the cell
State the function of the cell membrane.
Controls what substances go in and out of the cell
State the function of the mitochondria.
Site of aerobic respiration, releasing energy
State the function of the ribosomes.
Site of protein synthesis
State the function of the cell wall.
Strengthens the cell, provide support
State the function of the chloroplasts.
Contain chlorophyll, absorb light to do photosynthesis
State the function of the permanent vacuole.
Contains cell sap to keep plant cells rigid, provide support
State three differences between animal and plant cells.
Plant cells have chloroplasts, permanent vacuole and cellulose cell wall. Animal cells do not
What substance makes up plants’ cell walls?
Cellulose