4.1.1.1-2 Eukaryotes and prokaryotes & animal and plant cells Flashcards
A prokaryotic cell is larger. True or False.
False. Eukaryotic cell is larger.
What is a eukaryotic cell?
Eukaryotic cells contain their genetic material (DNA) enclosed in a nucleus.
What is a prokaryotic cell?
In prokaryotic cells, the genetic material (DNA) is not enclosed in a nucleus.
What is the cell wall?
supports the cell and keep it in shape
What is the cell membrane?
controls what enters and leaves the cell
What is the nucleus?
controls everything that happens in the cell
What is the vacuole?
contains cell sap and keeps the cells firm
What is the cytoplasm?
jelly like substance where chemical reactions take place.
What is chloroplast?
makes the plant green and is important for photosynthesis
What are ribosomes?
small structures that is involved in protein synthesis and can be found either in the cytoplasm of the cell or just outside the nucleus.
What is mitochondria?
rod shaped structures where aerobic respiration takes place
What is centimeter(cm) to millimeter(mm) to micrometer(um) to manometer(nm)
0.1cm to 1mm to 1000um to 1000000nm
x10 x100 x1000
What does 1 order of magnitude mean
is 10x larger or smaller compared to another object
What is chlorophyll?
the green pigment in a plant that absorbs light energy
What are some examples of Eukaryotes?
animal and plant cells
