1.1 Cell Structure Flashcards
Explain the cell wall…
Gives the cell structure and support.
What are cells?
Cells are the basic units of living things.
Explain the nucleus….
Controls all cell activities.
Explain the cell membrane…
Controls what enters and leaves the cell.
Explain mitochondria..
Site of aerobic respiration(energy produced).
Explain chloroplasts…
Trap light energy and site of photosynthesis.
Explain the vacuole…
Stores sap and allows cell to control water content.
Explain ribosomes…
Site of protein synthesis.
Explain plasmids…
Rings of DNA.
Explain flagellum….
For movement.
What type of cells contain nuclei?
Plant, animal and fungal.
What type of cells have cell membranes?
All; animal, plant, fungal and bacterial
Which types of cell contain mitochondria?
Plant, animal and fungal.
Which types of cell contain chloroplasts?
Plant.
Which types of cell contain a vacuole?
Plant.
Which types of cell have a cell wall?
Plant, fungal and bacterial.
Which types of cell contain ribosomes?
All; plant, animal, fungal, bacterial.
Which types of cell contain plasmids?
Bacterial.
Why do we stain cells?
To make the features stand out clearly.
What size is the biggest type of cell?
100micrometres - plant.
How big are animal cells?
About 40 micrometers.
How big are fungal cells?
Between 4 and 8 micrometers
How big is the smallest type of cell?
Between 1 and 2 micrometers - bacterial.
