1.1 Cell Structure Flashcards
What does multicellular mean?
Organisms that are made up of more than one cell
What is the function of a chloroplast?
It is the site of photosynthesis
What are 3 differences between a plant cell and an animal cell?
- Chloroplast
- Vacuole
- Cell Wall
What compound is a plant cell wall made from?
Cellulose
What types of cell have a cell wall?
- Fungal Cell
- Plant Cell
- Bacterial Cell
What are cells described as?
Basic units of life
What is the function of the vacuole?
- contains cell sap
What is the function of the ribosome?
It is the site of protein synthesis
What is the function of the mitochondrion?
It is the site of aerobic respiration
What is the function of the Nucleus?
It controls cell activities and stores DNA (genetic material)
Which type of cell doesn’t have a nucleus?
Bacterial Cell
What is the function of the cytoplasm?
It is the site of chemical reaction
What is the function of the cell membrane?
It controls what substances enter and exit the cell
What is the function of the plasmid
It contains additional genes which are used by the cell
